Friends at First Sight!

At my Grammy's house I always loved playing with my mom's baby doll. She was named many years ago but for as long as I can remember she's always been called Heavy Baby. I believe I am the one who gave her that name. 

Heavy Baby made her way to Lillian's nursery a few weeks after Lillian made her way there. Recently Heavy Baby has been placed on the bed in the middle of all the pillows where Lillian has become very aware of her presence and she makes sure to keep an eye on her. I think Lillian thinks Heavy Baby is real.  

I can only imagine the fun they will have together over the next few years. I am so grateful to have this little piece of my mom's childhood and my childhood to bring into Lillian's. 

I must say she's lookin' pretty good for 55!

Five Months

Five months of adorableness. Lillian you are a true joy and I can barely remember our lives before you. God has used you to fill a desire in our hearts to be mom and dad. I cannot wait to celebrate your adoption and welcome you officially into our family!

She Did It!

June 18, 2014

At Lillian's four month appointment I hung my head when Cristinia asked if she was rolling over, "No, because I hardly ever put her down."  She was so sweet to assure me it was okay to hold my baby all I wanted and she was not concerned about her development in any way.

When we left for Africa I was sad because I figured she would roll over while we were gone. Luckily Emily didn't feel comfortable leaving Lillian on the floor in open range with Chloe and Pierce about and when I asked Robert he replied he didn't think she had been put down once.

And so today it happened, she did it and I got to experience it first hand! I am grateful for the opportunity to stay home with my sweet baby girl and I will try and cherish the moments as they happen and on the days it's tough remember these are precious times!

Why Am I Here?

I know God brought me to Tanzania for a reason but as I sit here in the Mwanza airport after a five plus hour drive around Lake Victoria waiting to board the plane for the American Embassy I'm Dar I am not exactly sure why. Where my passport might be?  I have no clue. Did He purposefully want it lost?  I have no clue. Will He use this for good? YES!

I  am grateful for Terry and Twylia Bell and their help with connecting me to David Morse in Dar. So many people willing to help in what at moments has been scary, BUT I feel at peace at this moment and know all is not lost. I am praying for what ministry He has waiting for me in Dar!