In April we will have had Ava for a full year. I just simply can't believe it. The time has flown. And she has grown and changed us and our family forever. I look at these pictures my sister took on Sunday and they make me cry. I can't express the joy that fills me from my head down to my littlest toe when it comes to that little precious creature God has given to us. God chose us for Ava and Ava for us and I can't imagine a better fit. A match made in Heaven- literally. I don't know if a day has gone by that Brian and I haven't said something like, "didn't we get the best little girl ever?" to each other.. She makes us smile and laugh EVERY DAY! Today she was kissing her car seat on the way home and then she'd laugh, making me laugh. She's a character.
When I look at these pictures my heart fills with emotions. I want so much for her. Mostly I just want her to feel as free and joyful as she looks in these pictures for the rest of her life. I pray she will find that kind of joy and peace that comes from Christ alone and in knowing who she is in Him.
Why was I of all people in the world chosen by such a gracious God to raise this rare gem? I wonder that all the time. I'll never know, but I'm thankful beyond words. I waited and waited for so long to be blessed with a child. I didn't know that I was waiting for such a special child. I can say with ALL my heart, she was worth the wait.
