Psalm 127:3-5

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.

Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!"

Psalm 127:3-5

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Picture Perfect!

Our journey to adoption has been a long time coming and our friends Steve & Carey Schwenzer had a LOT to do with us moving into FAST FORWARD mode to adopt.  You see, we go to the same church as Steve and Carey; Reedemer - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.  It was at a lunch on October 31 that we met Adeye and heard her story of adopting Harper and Hailee.  If you would like to read about "God's Plan" and the beginning of our adoption journey for Nikita, Dusty and Sonya then click here.   Now we are just days away from hearing the date for our SDA appointment, which is the date we will be "in country."  I thought the date may have come today - but we will probably hear Monday or Tuesday.  What we did hear today was that Steve and Carey MET SONYA!  I got an e-mail from Carey with pictures which were really BIG so I had to scroll down.  First I saw Sonya's sweet smile...It made ME smile to see her precious face.  I noticed that her hair had grown a little since December and she looked so cute - even in a BOY's shirt.  I didn't even stop to read the note that Carey had written.  I just kept scrolling down... I wanted to feast my eyes on this little darling.  I noticed that her little nose was red.  I thought about how much she needed a Momma there to gently wipe her little nose.  Oh how my arms ached to hold her.  I just wanted to soak in every detail from the picture.  I kept scrolling down and then the tears came... because of what I saw next... as I scrolled down I saw...


Sonya's tiny little hands on her (God willing) new Momma & Da-da.  She had seen our faces for the first time today!  We are very excited to know that our faces made her smile.

We had sent the Schwenzers with photo books for both Sonya and Dusty filled with pictures of their soon to be family.



Unfortunately, Carey & Steve did not get to see Dusty - yet.  Please pray that the opportunity comes - soon.  They think that Dusty was getting shots and was out of the building at the time.  So for now I will soak in Sonya's precious smile and wait for the day when Dusty will meet the Schwenzers.

16 comments:

  1. That is Precious!! so cute! hopefully next set of pictures YOU GUYS will be showing the book to her!

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  2. She is absolutely beautiful! I am so glad she knew who her momma and daddy were right away ;-) I bet she can't wait to meet you in person.

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  3. Oh my goodness, those pictures are like gold! She is an absolute angel, a treasure for sure. I can hardly wait to see her in your arms, friend.

    Hang tight--you're almost there :)

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  4. Amy,
    We were all very excited to see the new pictures of Sonya. What a sweet heart. We are looking forward to following your journey.
    Patty

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  5. She's so beautiful! I'm so happy your friends could give her your family album! I'm praying they get to see Dusty too.

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  6. How precious! I saw that video on the Schwenzer's blog and it brought tears to my eyes. What a little sweetie! And, of course, Carey is so gentle and loving with her - what an awesome friend!

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  7. I pray you will all be together SOON! She is precious. The waiting is so so hard, I know myself while I was waiting for our son, now thankfully he has been home a year and a half. Your children will be home with you and their family soon, and I pray that time will go by quickly! Enjoy, cause when they arrive, it will be busy busy busy! xoxo Debbie

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  8. She is just so precious. Her beautiful hands.

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  9. absolutely LOVE the pics!!! you guys are SO close!!! Hugs!

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  10. What a lovely little girl! I cannot wait to hear that little Sonya is in your arms - but meanwhile, it's wonderful to see your pictures in her sweet little hands! I hope that you will receive good news about Dusty (My Angel Tree child) very soon, along with a conveniently prompt travel date.

    Very best wishes,
    Susan in Ky
    Cousin to 2 from U.

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  11. Awww, this is SO cute! She's such a beautiful little girl! I'm sure you guys are ezcited about getting your hand on the little cutie! I keep praying for you guys! God Bless <3

    -Kmore

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  12. She is such a cutie!!! So much personality!

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  13. I just saw the news on RR!!! So excited for you guys!

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  14. Thanks Amy! :) If you'd like we can email,give me your email trough a comment on my blog. I'd love to get to know you more!

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