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Saturday, January 14, 2012


I like to go back and read my old blog posts to see what God has done in our lives. Every time I finish reading I am humbled and thankful. We have such a merciful God! A year ago I was tired of waiting and frustrated. I was about to be very frustrated as our waitlist numbers actually went up one month. Embassy requirements were changing and things looked very, very uncertain. But, a year ago a little girl had just been born and was being loved and nurtured by a wonderful woman that had a very hard decision to make. While I was complaining about my waitlist numbers not moving, a woman on the other side of the world was handing her daughter over to an orphanage. I thank God for that woman, her courage and love. Now that little girl is my daughter. A year later, I try and carry on the torch that was started by a woman on the other side of the world, to love and parent a sweet, sassy, silly little girl. I pray I do her sacrifice justice. I pray I have the same courage and wisdom in raising A.F.T. Thank you God for using a woman on the other side of the world to give me such a beautiful gift. Whoever is reading this...please take a moment to pray for all of the birth mothers/fathers and families that have had, or are going to have to make this difficult decision.

-amory

Friday, January 6, 2012

Somebody is one!



Happy Birthday sweet girl. One year ago today, as I sat waiting for the big reveal of your nursery to be set up, I had no idea that you had just been born. God's timing is funny that way. One year ago today I had no idea that the very neutral nursery taking shape would soon be filled with hot pink. God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams with your sweet, silly spirit. I love seeing your personality finally coming out. I love that you LOVE to read books. I love your sweet giggles and perfect smile. Happy Birthday Aerin Faith Tarikua. I can't believe you're already a year old, but I have LOVED every second of it.