I can't believe an entire year has passed since I got the call on our way out the door for church that Sarah was in labor. It was so easy to be excited, but because nothing was certain, it was hard to really grasp that I was going to be a mother again. And none of the years of research or imagining what adoption would be like could prepare me for bringing a baby girl home and growing to love her as one of my own.
I wish I could explain what it is to look into her beautiful eyes and know I had nothing to do with them. To see her being so smart and know her brains came from someone else's DNA. To watch her cute little habits and wonder if her mother or father did the same thing when they were babies. And what is so hard for some to understand is that I don't love her in spite of these things, but BECAUSE of them.
Each baby that comes into this world is created by God for His purpose, and Elizabeth is no different. But what makes her special is that because God chose for her path to begin through adoption, not one, but two, sets of parents are blessed.
In the 12 months (minus 10 days) we've had her it's become only clearer to me that I was always meant to be Elizabeth's mother and she my daughter. She fits so well in this family and her adoption has been everything I prayed for and more. I can't get over how God has blessed me in this!!
I can't wait to see what her next year has in store for her as she continues to grow and learn about the world around her.
She's smart - she knows her bottle and its top go together, and the remote control controls the TV
Independent - meal time is always a compromise so she can feed herself, as she prefers
Feisty - if something isn't going her way, she lets you know!
Patient - I never have to ask her to wait
Kind - she tries to share her things with Ben (food, his pacifiers)
What a day to celebrate for so many reasons, but also a little sad, because I know there's a mother out there who is missing her baby today. Sarah is going through the long process of grieving and coming to terms with her choices and I'm happy to say that even though its been tumultuous, she's getting there and continuing to make good decisions when it comes to Elizabeth. Please pray for this young woman today.
Enjoy these photos of my amazing Elizabeth on her first birthday!
2 comments:
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth! It's been a short year, and she's made such strides. I'm happy for you and her that she's in your family. I'm glad for Sarah, too, because she knows E. is in a good Christian home and will grow in "wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man". We've felt from the beginning that this is God's plan and He doesn't make mistakes and works in mysterious ways. Congrats to all. She's a living doll! Love to all. Mrs. A.
K, keep a blog coming every now and then to keep us informed of what's going on with the Harris family. We don't do Facebook and realize we miss much, but love you all dearly.
I cannot believe it's been a year! What a year!!!
Libby is such a sweetie, we miss her! I'm so glad God chose her for your family and vice versa. You're a great mom, Elizabeth is blessed to have a mom who knows the ins and outs of what she'll need as a BELOVED adoptive child.
Prayers for Sarah today. <3
Love and miss you , wish we could be there to love on all the babies!
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