Thursday, December 16, 2010

One Year Ago

One year ago today we woke up devastated and ready to come home from Russia after sadly turning down our first referral. Little did we know that just a few hours later we would finally meet our daughter. I still remember everything about that day and the emotional roller coaster we were on. We went from such a low, sad place to utter joy!

We are so blessed!

We are complete!

Look at this face! How could we not have fallen in love???

6 comments:

Denise said...

wow, i can't believe that day was a year ago. by far, one of the worse days of my life. it's amazing how easily we forgot all the bad times as soon as grace was home.

Our Russian Adopted Princess said...

God is so Good! He knows exactly where your daughter was. What a blessing to follow Him and His great plans for us. Blessings to your family today!

Debbie said...

That is a gorgeous photo....she is a beautiful little girl! I have a "Grace" too, methinks they must all be that way!!!

Wendi and Terry said...

Wow, I didn't know you turned down your first referral. What a blessing - Grace is the perfect fit to your family!! Time flies, doesn't it!!

Bonnie said...

I remember that day - my heart broke for you and celebrated for you a few hours later. What a journey this year has been! xoxo

Michelle said...

Yeah...what Denise said. I'm crying now just thinking about it. We are extremely blessed to have Grace home.