{Sunday Snapshot} Two Months

Two months ago, we officially adopted our Sunshine - June 7, 2011 - an amazing day that will forever be a part of our family history. Part of me truly feels like she has always been here, the other part of me still enjoys soaking up the newness of everything. I have grown in so many ways along this journey, as a parent and also in my faith. I still reflect back at everything that has happened (and look forward at everything that is still to come) and stand in complete awe of God's handiwork. Seriously, complete awe. If you could have seen what I saw through this, I guarantee you'd feel the same way about Him too. Truly miraculous ... no coincidences, just God. His love is overwhelming. To feel Him lay something on your heart and then watch that become a reality ... wow. To now see our beautiful family of 5 and not be able to imagine it any other way ... even more wow. To begin with a scared, timid and incredibly courageous baby girl, and now see a happy, well-adjusted, carefree daughter and little sister ... just overwhelming.

"God sets the lonely in families,

he leads out the prisoners with singing;

but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land."

Psalm 68:6, NIV

And finally, here is our adoption movie:

Here's the direct youtube link if you need it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXcQduWxXlY

I fall more in love with this child of God every single day. Adoption has been one of the more difficult paths I have ever walked, but it's also been one of the most amazing and rewarding. The love, prayers and support that family, friends and total strangers have sent our way has been inspiring, overwhelming and truly humbling. The love that I now feel for this little girl is wondrous, and it just continues to grow ...