Memories...

Four years ago, we were on the eve of our trip to China... I remember stacks of suitcases near the door, list upon list of items to bring and details to manage (last minute prep for CSCA, finishing CY33, arranging for pets, school work for the girls, updating the blog, etc.)... However, amid the frenzy of last minute preparations for our three week journey, I kept pausing to pull out the picture of my new little baby girl and wondering all about her. Now, four years later, I feel so blessed in so many ways... God worked out all of the details involved in our trip-- at home, in China, with the adoption paperwork, and then in St. Louis for CSCA. He enabled us to share our journey in Kunming and then Guangzhou with very special new friends, and, most importantly, He enriched our family beyond words with this precious, amazing baby girl who has grown into such a cool, caring, and unique little person. Four years ago tonight, I could not really imagine what Ellie-Kate would be like, and now, I can't imagine what our lives were ever like without her. I love you, Ellie-Kate!!