Do You Remember What Today Is?

"Mommy, Mommy!" yelled Emma from her crib. As I sat at the computer this morning downloading her Slide Show, I heard that sweet little voice from her bedroom wondering where Mommy was as she woke up from her good night's sleep. I walked in and picked her up asking, "Do you remember what today is?". Of course I know she does not. But she will always be told just how important this day is to us. Just as we celebrate the day, Jan. 10th, that Shelby came into our lives, we celebrate April 5th for Emma. They placed her in our arms on this day 2 years ago in China and we have never let her go. What a blessing from God! We will always be here to answer her calls, comfort her cries, and tickle her belly. As we celebrate 2 years of holding our baby girl, watching her grow into a toddler, and loving her with every ounce of our beings, we want you to share in our memories. Below you will see her referral photo(our introduction to Xin Ci Lian) and glimpses of her first year home. This morning I pray for her orphanage nannies and the babies waiting for their chance to have a family. I am so thankful for those ladies who fed our Emma, took care of her needs the best they could, and kept her safe until April 5, 2006. I am immensely thankful and praise God for allowing us to experience such a truly rich blessing. We love you Emma Katherine Lian!