6 months ago today ...

6 Months ago today we took custody of our baby Kiera. We picked her up at the orphanage at 5:00pm and walked back over to our hotel about 10 minutes later with our little girl. As we unlocked our door, I remember looking at Joel and saying "This is it. Now what?"

We love you Kiera and cannot wait to continue watching you grow and learn.
Mom and Dad

Happy Mother's Day!

How amazing it is to be here today holding my little girl in my arms. Only a year ago, although my baby was already born, we were still waiting for our referral. I remember going to church and talking to friends about how Mother's Day can be a hard day for mothers without children. I remember wondering how long it would be until I would hold my own baby in my arms.

A few weeks later we received the referral for Kiera. And now I don't ever have to let her go again. Although I do have to put her down sometimes so she can sleep and eat (and she is getting a little heavy to carry around all the time). I feel so blessed to be celebrating my 1st mother's day with my wonderful husband and my beautiful baby girl that I love so much.

Blessings to all mothers and mothers-in-waiting. God's timing is perfect.
Mandy