Many people in America and in China have told us how lucky that Jiliang is to be adopted by our family. Of course, we would like to believe that we can offer her a wonderful family life, but TRULY, WE ARE THE LUCKY ONES!!!! She teaches us new things to appreciate each and every day. We are truly blessed by her presence and the simple joys that she brings to our lives.
Every morning, she wakes up and she is a little afraid until she sees Ma-ma. Then, as if to brace herself for reality, she lifts up her blinds to make sure that her front yard still remains outside her bedroom window, staring long and hard. This has been a morning ritual since we first brought her home.
One could say, "Poor baby, she is afraid of losing her family, because she has never had a real family."
I like to look on the positive side. She is teaching us to be thankful for the many things that we all tend to take for granted at one time or another. So every morning, she looks out her bedroom window - of the home I once referred to as a shack- and she thinks, "Yes, I'm HOME!" Then, she smiles and rushes on to greet the family.
She is teaching us about thankfulness and the small joys in life that so very often get lost in the shuffle of every-day life.
Hi Jill,
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching morning ritual! Its like her way of cummunicating how she has fallen in love with her new family, and wants to make sure she is still home with her Ma-ma, Ba-ba and TJ! When we were outside playing in her new yard, she was very comfortable! You could see how much she loved being outside and playing with big brother TJ tossing items everywhere, lol! Great picture of Jiliang and TJ! Cant wait for another lunch and play date... Common Grill rolls and all! Lol
Love and Hugs,
Cathy
I just got caught up on the last few posts! I am praying for Jiliang, for the doctors who will be taking care of her, and for your family. Thank you for giving me the privilege of praying for your daughter.
ReplyDeleteIsn't wonderful how God just shows himself in our children. No matter how down, upset, or frustrated we are, our children tend to be that calming spirit. We are definitely praying for your little girl.
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