Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Birthday Girl


Rayne turned ONE today.  Last night she took her first steps when she choose to walk instead of relinquishing her shaky eggs for a crawl!  We celebrate her today.  We love her more than ever.  EVERY day we are overcome with delight and thankfulness she has come into our home to be our daughter.  EVERY day this little girl RAINS joy and love into all four of our hearts.  The boys run to her for comfort when they are sad, cuddles when they are tired, laughter when they want to play...she fills us all.

I woke up today wondering...What time was she born on this day last year?  What did that day look like for her?  How did they cut that umbilical cord?  What was her birth mother thinking today?  Does she know it was this day?  Is she missing her?  Is she sad?   We weren't there...We grieved for the five months we missed in Rayne's life.  Jeeva and I both felt a sense of unexpected sadness today - So much we don't know about this year for Rayne.  Yet, we know that every year after this we get to have and know completely.

This afternoon we went to the park where we met another little adopted Ethiopian girl  - over 2 years ago.  It was after this meeting that we made the decision to move forward to start the adoption process.  Prior to this day, it was only years of discussion!  We went to the park and played, giving thanks for the appointed day, place, and time where our hearts were stirred to adopt our little girl.

Happy Birthday Rayne!

Rayne doesn't like cupcakes....but she LOVES ice cream.  She is my daughter!  (and Caleb's sister!)

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