One year ago tonight. . .my baby girl was born and I didn't even know about it. We didn't find out until the next afternoon that we were chosen to be her parents and that she would be coming home the very next day. It's a good thing they called us when they did--as we were on our way out of town for my 20 year class reunion. Nope--we didn't make it and I certainly have no regrets. There are sacrifices you make just to be a parent and that had to be one of them.
Jada's birthmom is amazing. I cannot even imagine how this whole first year has been for her. We went from the concept of her adoption being closed, to emailing, to visits, to building a very wonderful, beautiful and trusting relationship (at least I hope she feels that way.) We were even blessed with an unexpected meeting with Jada's birth grandmother when they stopped by on the way to the airport to drop off some gifts for Jada. It is amazing how things evolve and turn out the way they do. I cannot imagine our life without Jada. I cannot imagine our life without Carmen.
Jada giving the thumbs up on her fancy pants robe. I think she has expensive taste already! :0)
This is a very very special plaque that hung on Carmen's wall when she was growing up. I cannot think of a more endearing gift from the heart. Jada loves to carry it around, but she is not very gentle with it--so it sitting on her dresser waiting to be hung on her wall. This year has gone by far too fast and yet I am so excited for the things to come. We have a tradition to take a photo at the time of baby's birth. Jakob was born at 10:08pm so he has been easy so far since he is sleeping (I'm sure that will change in the coming years!). Jada, however, seriously, would not hold still for a second--so all the actual 7:29pm pictures are blurry. If that is any indication of Carmen's labor and birth with Jada, I know she is even more amazing than I thought! haha! If that is any indication of what she is going to be like in the future. . . we may be in trouble! :0) Here's my sweet sweet baby girl one year later after arriving in the outside world! Love you Jada!! Love you Carmen!!
Happy happy birthday! May we help all of your wishes and dreams come true!!
5 comments:
Happy Birthday Jada! You are a beautiful girl, with a family that loves you so very much!!! :)
Happy belated Birthday Jada! What a wonderful year it has been for your family!
Jodi, you were so sweet with what you wrote! And the sweet things you said about carmen!! I wish I was your birthmom so could be treated with love, kindness and thankfullness. One can only wish. I am so glad that Carmen chose you guys, she may have had to give up a baby, but she has also gained two amazing people in her life, forever.
Love you all!!!
She is just so cute!
She's just so darn cute!!!!
Jodi, are you on facebook? I couldn't remember your last name to look you up. I am if you want to find me there
Erica
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