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.
5 comments:
I love those pictures, too!
I was just looking at some old pictures of Ava last night because she looks so big in THESE I had to go back and refresh my memory. She's grown so fast, but it's all so fun, each stage along the way.
That was fun having y'all there... hope you can come again soon.
Jen
She is so precious!
Jan -
Thanks for your note. It got me here! Can I say wow or what? She has grown a ton. I was still picturing the "Little Peanut" from Vietnam. I have looked back on pics of Reagan too and said the same thing, the changes.
You and Brian were meant for Ava! Every sentiment you have expressed in here is rhetoric of what Jeff and I share regarding our angel. God has truly blessed all of us!
Thank you for filling me in. I continue to pray for you and the other precious gift you are still carrying. We can't wait to see pictures of her when she arrives with her big sister.
Peace and love!
Katie, Jeff and Reagan
What a precious little girl and how blessed you were. I can't imagine her also being blessed to be able to become part of your family. God bless all of you.
Barbara
should have said I could imagine she is blessed also......
Barbara
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