Saturday, April 20, 2013

It's been four months...

     We have had Bella Mei for four months now.  Wow... what a difference we have made in her life...but really what a difference SHE has made in OUR lives!  It is still so exciting to see her experience things for the first time.  Hearing the lawn mower for the first time or watching the kids splashing in the pool are things we forget she has never seen or heard.  I have been wanting to get a new picture of our family of six.  My brother was gracious enough to spend some time with us and capture some really special photos.  


We brought a lollipop to China with us and gave it to Bella Mei when we first met her.  She must have never been given a lollipop because she didn't know what to do with it.  What a difference four months will do.  She knew exactly what to do with this lollipop and enjoyed EVERY minute of it!





 Having an instant two year old in the house means there is never a dull moment.  She loves to play, loves to eat and even loves to sleep!  I feel like our routine has been set and it seems like life is getting a little easier.  The kids have done so well with her and they love her as much as she loves them.  She wants to be with them and do whatever they are doing!  
She still has a lot of spice to her.  She knows what she wants and can pitch a fit in true two year old fashion!  However, I must say she has learned to accept "no" much better now than she did four months ago.  It is amazing to us how much she has learned in such a small amount of time.  She is learning not only a new language, but the fact that she is loved unconditionally and that she can trust us.  There are still times that I look at her and just can't believe that I am holding her!  It is during these times I am reminded that I serve a God who is faithful.  He loved Bella Mei long before I saw her face and called her my daughter.  He has a special plan for her life and I am so thankful that he has allowed me to be a part of it.  I feel so blessed to be her mama!


Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.               James 1:17



Thank you Lord for all four of my children.  
They are so special to me!