Most of you who know me, know that I am rarely at a loss for words. I believe by grace and sometimes sheer earthly determination I push through circumstances in my life, while trying to remain composed and maintaining some kind of order and forward motion, no matter what situation life brings. I don’t like being still most of the time and so God, in His wisdom, allows circumstances which cause me to have no other choice, but to be still.

Finally, we welcomed our new little girl into our home. As our journey with her brought many tears of joy and sorrow along the way, when I walked into our house to see her home for good, the tears flowed as I realized what a miracle she is and how God has used each step to bring us into a deeper understanding of how His ways and plans are ALWAYS higher and greater than ours…not to mention His timing. The transition has been seamless as we’ve had the privilege of building a close relationship with her since she was 9 months old. Her foster parents prepared her to come into our home and kept that reality alive in her little mind. They did so selflessly and consistently and I am forever grateful for the role they have played in shaping her precious heart! I know the journey has just begun and though I have been a mom before, I’m finding that embarking on this adventure at 41 is much different than 23. Carly is such an amazing big sister and I look forward to seeing their relationship blossom in the years to come.