one unforgettable birthday

i will never forget this day.

almost a month ago, the most amazing little being came into our lives through foster care. we instantly fell in love, she was a fighter, a true miracle given her rough beginning to life. we nourished her. we nurtured her. we loved her far beyond what we believed our limits were. she instantly sprung to life, grew, developed, thrived. from the beginning of our journey with caring for the orphan, our goal and desire has been adoption. we have been careful about which placement to say yes to and waited for the “right” child to bring into our home. i hoped that the “right” child would someday become ours.
there’s no doubt that this was the “right” child for us but it’s clear that God has other plans for her future. today, on my birthday, i had the honor of handing this precious child over to her aunt, her new caregiver. i am thankful that she will be loved by family but i am terribly sad to say goodbye.
we were the middle family for sweet A and i wouldn’t want to celebrate my birthday any other way than being a part of this little girl’s journey…