One year of FOREVER!

One year ago today...

~I stared for an hour and a half out the window, watching and waiting for you to arrive at our hotel. I looked at every car and bus hoping to see you.....

~I stood in the hallway to catch the first glimpse of you coming off the elevator. I couldn't wait even one more second for them to reach the door.

~I reached for you and you reached right back for me. You looked at me as if you instantly knew I was your Mommy.


~Daddy held you for the very first time. How small and fragile you were!

~I kissed your sweet cheeks, while tears spilled down mine and was in awe of holding BOTH my girls for the very first time! A GIFT from God.

~I couldn't wait for the officials to leave so I could count your little fingers and toes. I wanted you all to myself!

~You smiled, and laughed that very first day at your big sister. She was so proud of you, her baby.

~ You ate spagetti that first night, and signed "more" after I showed you just a few times.

~I gave you a bath and you cried. It was the first time we had seen you upset at all. But then we gave you a bottle and all was forgiven.


~ As I put you to bed that very first night in Gansu, China, I  thanked the Lord, for He blessed us with YOU Gianna! 


What a perfect  first day with our sweet baby girl!

May 7, 2007:

May 7, 2008 in the same "Gotcha day" outfit:



Comments

  1. amyMay 7, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    What beautiful pictures and a beautiful post! Im so glad to know your family and hope to see you soon!

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  2. La Dolce VitaMay 7, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    What a little blessing!

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  3. cmrncrzy4dukeMay 7, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Love you, Baby G! You were the missing piece in our family and in our hearts!

    -"M"yan

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  4. The Straight'sMay 7, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    What a great post into that precious day you had. Happy one year home!

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  5. MaryMay 8, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    I cried a year ago when I first saw the pictures. Tears of relief streamed from my eyes seeing my dear friend finally holding, kissing, and laughing with her baby Gianna.
    I cried toady reading your post. Remembering. Rejoicing. How wonderfully the Sovereign Hand of God moves. He is abounding in loving kindness and compassion. My lips shall praise Him.

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  6. AimeeMay 8, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    What a precious post!

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  7. AudreyMay 8, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    That's so precious Cristy! Thank you so much for sharing this journey. She is precious as is your whole family. We are so blessed to have such great friends.

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  8. Chani's Bow Making MamaMay 9, 2008 at 4:55 AM

    Congrats on one full year! Loved your post!

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  9. CheriMay 9, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful post Cristy! I love reading about your journey and it's great to see what your love has done for your baby girl! Thanks for sharing!

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