An Adoption Miracle.. One Year Ago

I saw you meet your child today,

you kissed your baby joyfully

and as you walked away with her,

I played pretend you'd chosen me.

I'm happy for the baby,

yet inside I'm aching miserably.

I want to plead as you go by,

Does no-one want a child of three?

I saw you meet your child today,

in love with her before you met.

And as I watched you take her out,

I knew it wasn't my turn yet.

I recognize you from last year!

I knew I'd seen your face before!

But you came for a second babe.

Does no-one want a child of four?

I saw you meet your child today

but this time there was something new:

A nurse came in and took MY hand

and then she gave my hand to you.

Can this be true? I'm almost six!

And there are infants here you see?

But then you kissed me and I knew
the child you chose this time was me.

by Debbie Bodie

January 11, 2009- Chayah's Gotcha Day

One year ago today, Chayah officially joined our family. My parents and Sarah were in China and were finally able to hold Chayah in their arms. I remember seeing the pictures for the first time and it was just absolutely amazing that we finally had her!

Happy Gotcha, Chayah! I love you! You are so extremely silly and always make me laugh. You are an amazing little girl and I am so blessed to be one of your big sisters!