August 2nd we remember M^s "gotcha day"!
It was this day one year ago that I began to realize just how brave and strong our oldest daughter is. M^ left her country and the life she had to become part of our family and our life. She had only a glimpse of what awaited her through a hand full of photos. Through translators, we did our best to convey the love for her that had a grown in our hearts. Even through the uncertainty and unknown, M^ faced her future with courage and a smile. We had traveled for countless hours. Exhausted, worn and culture shocked Kevin, M^ and I arrived back home from Ethiopia. Our family suddenly became a family of seven.
It was a beautiful, tiring and blessed day all at the same time. Looking back through the lens of the past year I can't imagine our family, our life, any other way. God calls us in all sorts of ways. I am forever thankful that he called our family together!
Happy Gotcha Day M^
