Five years ago, on two cold wintry nights just fourteen days apart, two beautiful baby girls were born and their lives together began....they heard each others first cries, they breathed the same air, they likely heard each others first laughs, they endured their first surgery together.....for fourteen months, they patiently waited together for their forever families.
Then, on March 17, 2008, these two baby girls were placed into the welcoming arms of their forever families at the same time.....we all heard their first babbles as we anxiously piled off of the elevator.....and then, at the same time, we saw their sweet little faces. Both girls were cruising around, looking curiously at the two families that were to become theirs.
Their walk continues. It has been three years since these two have been together. Five minutes into their visit, and they seemed as if they had been together just yesterday. Side by side they stayed all week long, giggling, playing, singing....my favorite comment I overheard was when MK proclaimed, "Hey, we even laugh the same!"
The monumental moment came when it was time to say our goodbyes. MK is not our hugging child. She hugs the five of us openly but the line is drawn when she is asked to hug another child or even her grandparents - she may do the lean in, you hug me stance but her arms are by her side. As her forever friend was leaving, MK hesitated when hugs were being dealt. And then it happened, she grabbed C with all of her might and hugged her tight. A friend for life. So happy their journey together continues.
1 comment:
Beautiful story of hope and love! God humbles me how he orchestrates the details of our life. Miss you all. Maybe we will see you at the beach...L& I are staying a few extra days:))
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