Before 2007 comes to a close I wanted to share a bit more about our first Christmas with Hope home. She is an absolute miracle and brought so much joy to our celebrations it is difficult to put into words. Holidays in recent years have been clouded with bits of sadness. No matter how hard we tried not to let them, feelings of infertility heartache, questions about our family plans and God's plans for our lives, and struggles with personal feelings of inadequacy and lack of control over our situation, crept into our days. It was completely unavoidable. There were natural questions from curious people about our adoption plans and WHY on earth were things taking so long. At any rate...I won't dwell here. I now have some answers! If we hadn't experienced our tangled emotions, we maybe wouldn't be able to honor and bask in the joy we're experiencing now. If we hadn't faced our fertility issues and been challenged with choices about growing our family, we may not have been open to God's gentle guidance. If we hadn't waited (and waited some more) for such a long time, we may not have learned such a lesson in patience, and we wouldn't have been united with her ~ our daughter. Our Hope.
Our first Christmas holiday as a family of 4, including Ella :), has been amazing. I'll post more about it tomorrow. We are about to have guests for the night. I've started the typing but still need to add photos, so tune in tomorrow for more. For now...HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! We're wishing you many many blessings in 2008.
Beth, Ron, & Hope
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And we're so happy that Hope is exactly where she was always supposed to be. I wish you guys the very best year ever!! Happy 2008.
Love,
Mel
I think I hear a giggle.
- anymouse
I just love the black & white shots of Hope - wow and her hair is getting long too. We are happy to hear that you had such a good holiday.
Hope to see you all again soon.
Blessings The Mottos
Very good picture. She is beautiful.
Beverly
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