Whether you know it or not…you are already there…you are the beauty…the power…the wisdom…the passion…the knowledge…the fire…the calm…the heart and the soul. You are the star of your being…all you have to do is let yourself shine.
I look at this photo of my Shanna girl...not a girl at all, but a young woman, ready for the prom (May 2008). When we adopted her (she was seven weeks old when we picked her up in Louisville, Kentucky), I had this vision of what I thought my child would be...she's absolutely nothing like my vision...and yet I can't imagine her being anything but what she is...she's not a "girly-girl" at all and seems not to be aware of how attractive she is. She's funny, sure of herself, passionate about being a Christ-follower and so steadfast in her beliefs - what more could a Mom want. I know that she can be or do anything she sets her heart on. It's a bittersweet time as she grows up and pulls away, so I treasure the rare times when the little girl in her still asks for her Mom - like she did last week when she didn't feel good and wanted to cuddle together on the couch. Keep your light shining girl...you have a bright future. I'm so thankful that God blessed us with you...so thankful that your birthmother entrusted us with the incredible gift of this wonderful child.
What a beautiful daughter you have! How blessed you all are to have one another. :)
Posted by: Sarah C. | September 09, 2008 at 07:29 AM