What one thing (other than a travel call) can set adoptive parents hearts a flutter more than anything else? What one gift is better than Christmas and our birthdays combined?
That one amazing gift arrived in the mail today....a care package from Yeong Eun's (aka Charlotte's) foster family!! This small connection to our daughter who is a half a world a way took this from an ordinary Monday to an extraordinary Monday. It had 10 pictures of Charlotte, 2 dresses, 3 shirts, 2 pairs of pants and hair bows for Ellie. It also had a photo CD that was blank. We don't know if the foster family intended to send us some picture on the CD but didn't or if they meant for us to fill it with pictures for them. It is obvious that Charlotte's foster family is very generous and loving.
We only had two pictures of Charlotte before today. Her referral photo (taken at 5 months) and an updated photo taken at 7 months. It was just amazing to see more of her. She looks SO much like Ellie. She appears very happy and well loved. It looks like she is standing and cruising. We are missing so much. The wait continues to be painful but this wonderful surprise makes the wait just a little more bearable.
I will post some of the pictures. We only have original photos so excuse the quality of these pictures of pictures. I will get the originals scanned in soon.
Oh my gosh, isn't she beautiful? Hurry home sweet girl and be well and safe until you are in our arms.
Lovin' the pictures! How nice for the foster family to send that care package to you. we can't wait to meet Chalotte and give a big Germann welcome and hugs (eventually, as she warms up to us). VERY EXCITED!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Phil and Julie! Patt told me all about the adoption. She IS beautiful! I am sure time seems to stand still for you as you prepare for her arrival, I will pray for a "speedy delivery." I just love the head bands with the faux pony tails...too cute!
ReplyDeleteThe Gang is growing up, thanks for sharing your story. Nicole Roach