Monday, September 7, 2009

Truly Blessed

What an amazing weekend. Our first time together as a family of 7. I love it. I can't believe I have five kids, but I love it. Jada is doing so well. She is so smily and so cute and already loves her mommy! :) I really wasn't sure how adoption would look when we started this whole process. I kept saying that I felt God had called us here and we were being obedient. Nothing else. I didn't know who God had in mind for our family. Well, this weekend was just a glimpse and all I can say is we are truly blessed. Jada is perfect for our family. I know it won't always be easy, but I'm thankful. So thankful that God in His great mercy adopted me into His family. Thankful that He's given me a heart for adoption and a love greater than I could have imagined for a little girl who is now my own.

Just a few pics. The first night home. Can you say overtired and overwhelmed???

Day two. Meeting friends from Ethiopia at home in America. We love you Ellyana!
Pure sweetness!!!
Getting lots of love from four big brothers.
I hope to get some pics from our trip up soon.

16 comments:

Heather said...

She is so beautiful & sweet!! She will never lack in being loved by her brothers that is for sure!! I am just so happy for you!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! We are so thankful God has blessed you with a beautiful little girl!

Kim & Dana and family

Anonymous said...

Wow, pure amazement. So surreal, it's hard to fathom! So glad you are home as a family, God Bless! Quite the scare Grandpa gave everyone while you were gone!

Rachel said...

she is precious. i can't wait to meet her! i love cole's face. he's getting so big!

Unknown said...

She is just beautiful!!!! What a blessing! Keep those pictures coming! :)

Holli said...

What a LOVE!!! Welcome home Jada! You are so loved!

Anonymous said...

boy am I glad I checked this quick...Jada is such a sweetheart and fits in with our boys!!! we love you all with all our hearts! :)

Mindy said...

She is darling! Such a little peanut! Glad you are getting along so well!

Stephanie said...

Welcome home! So glad you are home with your sweet girl!!

Heidi Klopfenstein said...

Truly blessed. Congrats again. Jada is absolutely adorable!!

megs @ whadusay said...

She is beautiful Janelle - so thankful your family of 7 is together at last!

Anonymous said...

hey she is so cute we hope to see you guys and jada next week!!!!!!!! see ya later mtse

Blume Family said...

LOVED getting to see you all, all together!!! Praising our Father & totally relating to your thankful heart!!!

Sandy said...

So excited for your family :)! What a tremendous blessing to have and to hold a such a precious part of God's perfect work in your lives.

Jill said...

Welcome friends, welcome home! So thankful!!

Lisa said...

Wow...I can just imagine how LOVED she is by all those big brothers!!!So happy for you!
love,Lisa