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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
“Some say blood
is thicker than water. I say love is thicker than blood.” ~
Unknown
We completed our adoption
this morning in the same office where we received Jenna
yesterday—she is OFFICIALLY OURS now!!!
John and I had to put red ink thumbprints over our signatures,
and they did the same thing with the baby’s footprint. We had
two “interviews” and signed some more papers. The part that gets
me every time is when we take an oath and promise not to abuse
or abandon her. With all three adoptions, my eyes have filled
with tears at that point. I can’t help but think of her birth
mother and that incredibly painful decision she had to make, and
of my sweet little Jenna—and all that she’s already been through
in her short little life.
We’ve only had Jenna for a day, and she already fits into our
family perfectly. I don’t think a little girl could possibly be
more loved. Kaylee whispers in her ear, “You’re so adorable,
Jenna…yes you are….wo ai ni….that means I love you.” And Madison
got on the elevator with me tonight, after just leaving Jenna
down at dinner. As soon as we got on the elevator, she said, “I
miss Jenna, Mommy.”
Kaylee and Madison just adore her—and the feeling is definitely
mutual. Jenna smiles and squeals whenever she sees them. She
loves their kisses and their cuddles, and is very patient as
they try to hold her, feed her, bathe her, and change her
diaper. She’s a very happy baby—and she has two wonderful big
sisters. We’re incredibly blessed.
Jenna is an absolute joy….she smiles and squeals and makes sweet
little noises; she kicks her right leg over and over when she
gets excited; she rubs her tiny little lips back and forth when
she’s hungry; and she especially enjoys bath-time. She doesn’t
like to sit (she’s very rigid), doesn’t like to be on her tummy
(but we’re working on that), and definitely doesn’t like to get
her diaper changed. She loves to do High Five with Grandad, play
Patty-Cake with Nai Nai, and be held by Christin. She enjoys
listening to Kaylee sing lullabies, watching Madison dance,
snuggling with Mommy, and doing just about anything with Daddy.
(So far, she’s a Daddy’s Girl—which is pretty special since she
was the best Father’s Day present he could ever get! We got her
at 9:30 am on Monday the 18th –which was really 9:30 pm on
Father’s Day back home.)
It’s hard to imagine in a language with over 5,000 characters
that there could possibly be a need for one more—but we’ve now
discovered that apparently there is. :) Ever since we adopted
Madison, one of our favorite Chinese characters has been the
symbol for Double Happiness. Now, of course, with the addition
of Jenna, we find ourselves in need of a character for “Triple
Happiness”.
“From the fullness of His grace, we have received one blessing
after another.” ~ John 1:16 |
Triple Happiness
What a way to celebrate Father’s Day!
Mommy’s been waiting a long time
to hold her little girl.
Yet another kiss from Big Sister Madison.
(We do have 9 months
to make up for, after all!) |
