Special K

Sometimes it felt like the day would never come, but our sweet Special K is finally going to her new home. We are so excited for her. We know family is God's design and it's where children thrive - not in a baby home. We are only designed to be a stop along the way.

But we will miss her very much. Two years (more than two years!) is quite a long stop along the way. That's definitely plenty of time to get attached.

When she came to us, she was this tiny.

I had two babies with alternate schedules - someone was always awake. So I had to carry her on my back while I did chores. 

Sweet little chubby legs!

She has always loved her buddy L.

Her first birthday. The cake was almost as big as she was!

She loves to give "huggies" and will pat and scratch your back.

Everyone was terrified of the water fountains at the mall, but at least she was absolutely adorable in her swimsuit.

Two! Our little sweet and sassy rainbow princess.

She's the cutest scary monster ever.

I know a lot of children come home from orphanages that are very difficult places. But many children in the system come from places where they are very, very loved. We love her - we love her enough to get attached and to care for her for years, knowing we will someday have to let go. I hope she always knows she was loved from the moment she was carried in our doors, and I hope she grows up to know the love of Christ as well. I want a lot of things for our babies - a family, a happy life where their needs are met, etc. But mostly, I want them to grow up to know the Lord. Please keep her in your prayers as she goes out to start her new life. And please pray for us as we let go, knowing we will likely never see her again. It's hard! But it's worth it. We are trusting God. We are thankful for the time we had. And we are thankful for God's good design of family. 

We love you, K! You will be missed. Go on out there and sparkle like the little princess you are.