Five Months Ago Today . . .

I met my sweet girl for the very first time . . .


I already loved her so, but oh how that love has grown!

For me, it is a "This is my girl" love. I know Teddi now. I know her giggle, and the sound of her voice. I know the difference between her scared cry, her sad cry and yes, her mad cry! I know her sleeping sounds and her happy sounds. I know when she's worn out, and I know that it takes a lot to wear her out! I know that my fingers can make a circle around her very tiny waist, and I know the feel of her soft hair, and how her delicate hand fits inside of mine. I know her insecurities, yet I see them disappearing, ever so slightly, a little each day. I know that she loves chocolate, and shoes, and playing outside. I know that she adores her Grinner brother, and thinks her big siblings are pretty great too, and she loves her Baba and her Mama!


As the months have passed, Teddi's love for us has grown, too . . . I like to think that it is now a secure feeling love. An "I trust you love". I know it is a love that runs across the yard smiling, and shouting, "Mama, mama, mama" when I return from a trip to the store. I know it is a love that holds on tight in the night when she wakes up afraid. I know it is a love, that grins proudly up at me, and asks, "Mine?" when I give her something new. Yes, baby girl, it's all yours. Just like our love for you. Forever.

We are so very happy to know you Teddi Winder, five sweet months worth!

Love, Mama & Baba, Bryce, Taylor, Brady & Brogan

Blessing from my nest~

Tina


Thinking of my waiting friends . . . and praying for the day that your wait is over and you hold your precious ones close.

We hold on to hope found in photos,

We long to touch her sweet face.

We eat and sleep and breathe worlds apart,

Yet there is a bond . . . a bond created by God.

She is ours and we are hers,

And in time the wait will be over. . .

We will eat and sleep and breathe together,

We will love and laugh and grow together.

And the bond that held us over the seas,

Will grow daily . . .When the “wait” is over.

M ~ Praying for the photo of your ladybug. He is Able.