It was our first weekend home with Kira. We didn’t make big plans, stuff much work into our hours, or waste any time. We followed her lead as she learned to pick up speed crawling with a big waddling bottom and scooting knees with her attention firmly focused on the elusive cat in view. We laughed when she formed new silly faces for our entertainment, and tried to hold back our laughter when she blew raspberries spewing baby food. We dressed her up in frills and sparkles, and introduced her to people in our lives who have greatly anticipated her American arrival. We perched her up in a baby bike seat and gave her a whiz tour of the neighborhood in the brisk air under an afternoon sun. We held her as she drifted off for a nap feeling the surge of love and protection course through our limbs, clot the nerves in our throat and redden the veins of our eyes. We endured her screaming tantrums while ushering her swiftly away from the ears of those who’d rather not share in our fascination for how much volume she can muster when she gets ticked. We obliged her chubby arms reaching up towards us to be lifted and cuddled near our hearts. We sat with books before us turning pages summoning the forgotten nursery rhymes that capture young minds. We compromised relief and wonder as she received her new bed as home for the long night, clutching the soft blanket with one fist while inserting a forefinger to suck away the day and slip into the night. Collapsing into our own thick blankets we sighed, slipping into sleep while our minds gave God thanks for the pleasure of her presence in our family and home.
No need to respond as I know you are busy!!! We just want you and your family to know that we are rejoicing with you over this blessing. You have a girl!!!!! And she has you!!!! I am beaming at my computer!!!! Hope I get to meet her soon; I am so excited for all of you and God is so very, very , very , very happy with your obedience and hearts !!!!!!! To Him be the glory…enjoy!
By: Kelly Pichon on January 23, 2011
at 2:32 pm
Cannot wait to play. with. her. !!
By: Carol LaTorre on January 23, 2011
at 7:45 pm
Thanks for posting the videos. Feels like I’m there with you. Love her facial expressions. I’m so pleased for you, friend. Hugs,v
By: Vicki King on January 23, 2011
at 11:54 pm
You weren’t kidding about the new facial expressions!! Wow, in just one week she’s added a couple more numbers to her repertoire.
Miss you all!
By: Emily on January 24, 2011
at 8:39 pm
Loved seing and hearing her in action. She does seem to know what she wants.
Mom L.
By: Mom , Dad on January 25, 2011
at 8:31 am
Isn’t it amazing how just two months ago, you were in such despair to hold Kira in your arms as your child, and now you’re experiencing abundant joy! Only God…
By: Linda Fritz on January 26, 2011
at 12:19 pm