We ate breakfast and our driver met us outside at 8:30. This was it! In 10 minutes I would be meeting my little lady. I was pretty silent the whole ride to the transition house. I was taking in all the sites around me. I couldn't believe that I was finally here. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I saw poverty beyond imaginable but yet joy and beauty in the people.
Poverty that you cannot fully grasp through pictures until you see it in person. It was humbling. My aired dried none beach wave hair was no longer a concern or even a thought. I didn't feel like an outsider here. I felt a strange comfort and peace in their world. As we drove I prayed. I prayed for God to change me. These people have joy in their poverty a joy that I lack. A joy that I desire. More on that later....
As we pulled up to the gate where she lived I thought I would hyperventilate with nervousness and excitement. I was trying hard to hold back the tears and I was trembling with joy. Our driver honked the horn and the gate began to open. And there she was. Just standing there in the sea of children. With her little white shirt on and her brightly striped pants, her hello kitty sunglasses and he hair in sweet little pig tales. My time stood still.
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The whole first day she wore her glasses when she would get shared or nervous. It was her escape and we let her. I fell in love all over again. She is perfect in every way. Even when she is being a turd. She loves to sing and dance. She is a performer and loves to be noticed. I painted her nails the first day and she knew they were beautiful. We played dress up and play doh and we colored and just held each other. She is a little on the mean side to Phillip. She is not quite sure if she likes him or not. She will soon see and learn that daddy is very likable and she will fall head over heels in love with him.

Praise Him from whom all blessings flow! What a beautiful love story He is writing ;)
ReplyDeleteFinally a emme post!!!!!! Love it friend. So honored to walk this road with you! Yeah for emme on the sidebar finally!!!!
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