Friday, May 29, 2009

A Moment to Remember

Today is the one year anniversary of meeting Sarah for the FIRST TIME!! It was approximately 4pm and a moment that will never fade in my memory.... absolutely life-changing! After 8 months of studying every inch of her on a computer screen and tracing each feature of her face on a photo in my hand, LONGING to touch her.... she became REAL!!

Today also marks 10 months home which is the same amount of time she spent apart from us in the orphanage. I would have to write a book to describe what the last 10 months of Sarah being home has been like! She has grown and changed and BLOSSOMED into a distinct, precious, and permanent part of our family. She is a Daddy's girl for sure, a Mommy's helper and snuggler, a best friend for Emily, and she is ADORED by her brothers!! Praise God for the GREAT things He has done!!


4 comments:

Janie Rider said...

I am blessed tonight by you Sarah. You are a precious little doll. I thank you Marianne and Dave for stepping out and loving the Fatherless as you do. My love to you.

Amy said...

Amen.

jack@ahamoment.com said...

Congratulations. Your story is very emotional and inspiring. You might consider sharing it at www.ahamoment.com. Thanks very much, and again, congratulations.

Pineapple Princess said...

Praise God for His faithfulness!
Sarah is a total answer to prayer!