My dream came true two years ago today when I became mommy to the most beautiful, caring, and loving little baby girl. I have loved watching her grow and learn into a beautiful, caring, loving, curious, and funny little toddler girl. She stole my heart two years ago and hasn’t returned it yet! :) It is amazing how hearing the words, “I love you,” from your 2 ½ year old can brighten your day and bring such a joy into your heart.
Two years ago today, our lives changed forever. I remember that day so clearly as if it had happened yesterday. I remember the excitement and the sheer joy. I remember the nerves and anxiety. I remember the pain and agony.
I was so happy and excited to bring Amy home. I couldn't wait to love on her and play with her and simply gaze at her. I also was more than a little nervous. Did I really know what I was doing in terms of raising a little one?? I also had so much pain for Amy's birth family. They clearly loved her and took such excellent care of her. I hated to see the pain in their eyes and know that the pain and loss they were experiencing were at my gain. I wanted to take their pain and grief away, though I knew that I couldn't do anything for them...other than love on Amy. I feel God truly blessed us with Amy and that D & D were a gift from God to Amy and to us.
We love to celebrate Amy’s homecoming day. Yesterday, we told Amy that today would be her special day and again told her the story of little baby Amy and the day we met her. Today, we made cupcakes to celebrate the day including sprinkles – Amy’s favorite part! Amy carried the sprinkles around since we bought them yesterday! She is such a joy and I could go on and on about her! We love that we have the privilege of watching her grow up and can’t wait to see what new adventures come her way!
Below are a few of the first pictures that we took of Amy
Not flesh of my flesh
Nor bone of my bone
But still miraculously my own
Never forget for a single minute
You didn’t grow under my heart,
But in it.
- Anonymous
Heather, your blog is a blessing and comfort to know Amy is so loved and so loving. God works in wonderful ways that we cannot understand, but we praise Him for you, Amy's dear Mother and Daddy that are filling her full of your selfless devotion and you are obviously rewarded each day with tons of love from her. Thank you for taking time to share, I read often. I also keep her picture with the rest of our family photographs. XXOXO Lece
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