Saturday,
December 30, 2006
We have officially been home for a whole week with our gift from
God! This has been an amazing few weeks. I was thinking earlier
about all of the adventures that Sarah Joy has encountered since
December 10, 2006. In the past 20 days, Sarah Joy has taken four
plane rides for a total of about 19 hours. She spent the first
13 days with us living out of a suitcase in a hotel. Now she is
in her home (brand new to her) with a new crib and a closet full
of clothes. She encountered her first car ride and has now been
for many rides. Sarah Joy has already been to church two
times…Praise God!! She has celebrated Christmas with her
immediate family and lots of extended family. She was excited to
meet her Grandma, Paw Paw, Aunt Jackie, Uncle Mike, Michael, and
Kara Lyn when we arrived at the airport in Atlanta. A few days
later, she was introduced to her Great-Grandmother and Mr. Troy,
her Aunt Teri, and more cousins. Just a couple of days ago,
Sarah Joy attended her first birthday party for another little
princess adopted from China. Today we were able to celebrate
Christmas with our family in the north GA mountains and Sarah
Joy was able to meet my cousin Joy that she is named after. Wow!
We have really been busy and yet she is still so happy. She
truly is our joy!!
As I type this update, Sarah Joy is sleeping in her crib. I am
happy to announce that she slept all night last night in her
crib and mommy and daddy got some much needed sleep. Thank you
for all of the prayers for schedules and sleep. God has answered
our prayers and we are feeling more and more “normal”.
Not only has Sarah Joy adjusted to sleeping in the U.S.A, but
she loves our food! She really enjoys green beans, mashed
potatoes, mac-n-cheese, and even biscuits!
Sarah Joy is also getting ready to walk…Watch out!! She is
pulling up on everything and cruising around. We know that any
day she will let go and take off. We are so excited to watch her
develop and grow.
We cannot say enough how glad we are to be at home! We
appreciate all of the banners, signs, pictures, food, Christmas
goodies, and sweet tea! Thank you all so much! We will continue
to update our website as we begin the real journey that God has
allowed us to take with Sarah Joy. Thank you for all of your
continued support and prayers!
Happy New Year from our family!
Mike, Leigh Ann, Graham, Grace, and Sarah Joy |
Yummy Noodles!
Christmas with the Harris'
Checking it all out!
One of our favorite times...getting a bath! |
