It’s been six years!!
Six years since we flew half-way around the world to bring home our Eliza Claire!
It feels like yesterday and a million years ago all at once.
I don’t think I will ever forget the emotions, smells, sounds, feelings, heat, and excitement of that day!
We were taken to a steaming hot civil affairs office in the middle of the afternoon, and the children were already there waiting for us!
We got a glimpse of Eliza when we entered the room.
After some paperwork, and waiting on our turn, Eliza was brought to us!
I sat down on that tile floor, gathered Eliza into my arms, and it was like she had always, always been there.
God writes the best stories!!
We have made plans to celebrate Eliza’s Forever Family Day – at her choice – with Tate, since his Forever Family Day is just two weeks away!
Whether we have a meal, dessert, and gifts or not, I will ALWAYS celebrate this day in my heart and I know Blake will too!
When I look back over these last six years with Eliza, my faith seems SO small.
God is SO BIG!!
Thank you, Lord, for choosing us!!
Thank you, Lord, for trusting us with SO much!!
Happy Forever Family Day, Zhao He Jie – our Eliza Claire!!
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!
