Thursday, February 21, 2008

Quote for the day

"We witness a miracle every time a child enters life. But those who make their journey home across times and miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands." Kristi Larson I loved this quote when I read it. It very much relates to the adoption process and our journey to bring Arabella home to us from Guatemala. I don't believe in coincidence. I know God chose us to be Arabella's parents. When Arabella is old enough to understand all about this I will let her read all my thoughts that I have written in this blog. So, here's a message for today from my heart to her: Dear Arabella, You have been on my mind all day. It is six weeks until your daddy and I get to fly to Guatemala and meet you. I can't wait to hold you in my arms, cuddle you, and kiss your sweet face. Just know that we love you and pray for you to be healthy and happy with your foster family until we can bring you home to us, your forever family. May God protect you and keep you safe from harm. May He bring you home to America in record time. I love you my baby girl. With all my love, Momma

3 comments:

Grandma said...

A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.'

The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.' God said, 'Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy.'

Again the child asked, 'And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?' God said, 'Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.'
'And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?' God said, 'Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.'

'Who will protect me?' God said, 'Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.'

'But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.' God said, 'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.'

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.'

God said, 'You will simply call her, 'Mom.'

Lift a mother's spirit, send this to every mother you know (no matter how old her child is)

Liz said...

Tonya, I don't know how many times i have looked at your blog and read and felt so much,but every time i leave the computer i have tears sliding down my cheeks, tears of Joy, of saddness, of hope, of Love,knowing that Bella is coming to home to, Mommy&Daddy,Grandma's,Great Grandma's,Grandpa'sGreat Grandpa'Aunts,Uncles,Cousins,She is going to be Loved& cherished, because she is Truely A Gift From God, And we just can't be happier for you, you have so much Love to give to a child, i've watched you with Kayla&Lyndsey,Rebecca,Rachel, Sarah,Libby,Hattie, Jacob just all the little one's You Are Like A magnet with these kids,&Bobby too.Just know that we Love You, and we are Praying for you, And "well, just Bring Bella Home"

All our Love, Aunt Liz& Uncle Vic

ChasedMyDream said...

Tonya
Angela just told me of your blessing and linked me to your blog. I wanted to tell you how very happy I am for both of you! I know all to well that void that is left longing for a child. God has blessed you with such a beautiful daughter and I am so excited for you to be able to meet her. I know you have waited so long for this moment and now that it's so close - I bet you are both bursting with joy. May God continue to bless and keep you all three safe, happy & healthy! Cyndi (former PDI jeweler)