Monday, January 26, 2009

What Started It All

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My sweet girl.....it is because of you that we are on a journey for another. You have brought us more joy and fulfillment than I ever imagined. I love your feisty spirit and your tender heart. You have taught me more about true love than I thought possible, and you have filled my soul
with so much understanding. You are my precious jewel, my gift from above, my Asian Princess, my hope, my joy, my strength and I will love and protect you until the end of time.

25 comments:

OH MY #6 said...

Steffie,

It seems that you have captured all those things with this photo. Princess, hope, joy and strength. What a lovely post. Can't think of a better way to start my day.

Thank you.

Lea
xo

Musings from Kim K. said...

What a beautiful picture of Sophia. I remember you reflecting on how you were on the plane coming home from China and you knew you were going back again. Now that we've gone through it, I get it. It's a life changing experience. I wouldn't want it any other way. Hugs!!

Kim said...

Happy CNY...
Sophia is sooooo BEAUTIFUL...
Sounds like she has the personality like her mother..
Thanks for being such a great friend..
AND thanks for Sharing the BEAUTY of Sophia... she keeps me smiling on this long journey..
Have a great week..
Hugs..

Lisa said...

So sweet and so true! I'm so excited for your family!

mommy24treasures said...

so so sweet and so true. Caitlyn too has brought such life to our family.
Sophia is a precious priceless gift.

Kate said...

What a sweet little face. It really is a life changing thing...this adoption...in so many ways. The blessings just keep coming...we are so very very lucky. Beyond reason...and beyond any wild expectation.

I can't wait to watch your blessings increase....

Kate

Elisa...life as we know it. said...

So sweet!
Happy Chinese New Year to you all!

Gail said...

So beautiful your little girl, both on the outside and inside. I knew we'd adopt again on the plane flight to China to adopt Grace. It's a life changing experience. I'm so happy you are on that journey again Steffie. :)

kerri said...

Gong Xi Fa Cai Fia, have a wonderful celebration!

Gwen Oatsvall said...

Amen .. it is always a blessing to look back on the child that started us on this amazing journey ... Emily has changed me so much and grown my heart in directions I didn't think possible!

The Byrd's Nest said...

She is such a precious gift....God is so generous to give us even MORE gifts...isn't He?

Suzie said...

What a beautiful post and a beautiful photo of your girl.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Tiffany said...

A beautiful photo of your beautiful princess!

Happy Chinese New Year!

redmaryjanes said...

I know how much you love her..I have seen your eyes fill with tears when you talk about her.

Anonymous said...

Hello. I have stumbled upon your blog several times before and you are truley an inspiration. You show how much your children mean to you, and how deeply you love them. You are a beautiful woman inside and out;; as well as your children. God Bless

Anonymous said...

Will you post your camera settings for you children's pictures? I would love to capture my children the way you do yours.

Amy in KY

3 Peanuts said...

That is simply lovely...

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

She is so beautiful....I can see how she has changed your life forever!!

Precious picture of your little princess....Sarah has the same little dress!

Lisa

Dawn said...

What a sweet & beautiful girl!! I am so thrilled for your family!!

I have been reading your blog on google reader because everytime I opened it any other way it would automatically throw me out :( SO tonight I got here through Truly Blessed and it's working!!!! (that's why I haven't commented lately!!)

Hugs!!

Anonymous said...

SBG!= Sweet Baby Girl! :)

Robin said...

So beautiful! You are great with your camera, and of course it doesnt hurt that you have beautiful subjects :)

Anonymous said...

Your mother's heart is always in your words and posts. Beautiful picture and precious words.

Kerry said...

So much love for your beautiful angel!

Jewels of My Heart said...

Beautiful words from a Mommy's heart to her oh, so beautiful daughter.....
oh, and what a beautiful pic too! I can't help it.... you are all simply BEAUTIFUL.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwa!

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Just beautiful!!!! Steffie your heart is so full of love : )
I just signed up for the MI photo class...so if your not in China....sista we'll be meeting up!!!