I decided to take a moment and reflect on the past 8 months when we saw for the first time our little waiting angel. None can fathom that she waited on this list for months, a few inquiries for interested families but the stigma of adopting a older child weighing heavy on their ultimate decision. The decision that would change our lives forever! Almost 8 months to the day, she became our forever daughter in our hearts! Even though the journey has been long and trying, one thing is for sure, there has never been one regret! And as we anticpate travel (PlEASE GOD) I started to think of Mariah as a butterfly. A beautiful butterfly!
You see, when I think of a butterfly, I think of a caterpillar traveling long distances, miles to find the perfect spot to make it's cacoon. Then it wraps itself up tightly, into a small enclosure changing inside and out while the earth awaits to see it break out and fly away brilliantly marked and spreading its wings! Mariah is my little butterfly in her cacoon, waiting, growing, changing with the whole world at her wings! Waiting for her mom and dad to hold her and help her fly to the unknowns, her new family, her new world, her new life. Our precious butterfly, Mariah! Spread your wings and fly!
Friday, January 30, 2009
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Ok.. you made me cry!!! Your description is perfect. I know that I am grateful for every family that was not our Jeremiah's or our Jo's. Because now, these little beings are ours! Mariah is so beautiful and I can't imagine how the wait has been on her. I pray that angels are whispering in her ear as she anticipates travel with you. I pray that her adjustment into your beautiful family goes smoothly and wonderfully and that her wings spread quickly! I know you guys are ready for her! So bring on the travel, please God!!!
Sarah k.
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