One year ago today was the first time we saw Sarah's little face on AAC's website.We had been searching Chinese waiting children lists for several months, and were growing increasingly frustrated. We either requested a child's file after it had been placed on hold, or were not far enough along in the adoption process (home study was still in process, immigration paperwork incomplete)to be considered.
January 15, 2008 had been another frustrating day, as I had waited for several hours for a different agency's new waiting child list to appear, and then it didn't because of a glitch. I sighed and thought, I'm going to check AAC's website one more time, and then I am DONE.
As I clicked on the website, I saw that AAC was downloading some new waiting children photos as I watched.
When I saw this photo of Sarah, I KNEW she was our daughter. We had been praying for some time to be led to our daughter, and God had prepared my heart to KNOW she was ours.
After months of frustration, suddenly everything made sense and fell into place. I actually gasped and cried when I saw her face. Then I quickly picked up the phone and requested her file.
And, so... the rest is history.
And now, one year later, this precious little girl is part of our family!!
God lives. Prayers are answered. Miracles happen every day. 
9 Kind Words:
Those are great pictures. You've given me renewed hope that we might sell our house.
You had me in tears. I am so happy for you ..... and Sarah. She is one lucky bug.
Amen! Such a beautiful story of God's faithfulness and love.
Blessings,
Sarah
Please tell my little Sarah that I (we) said hi. She looks beautiful! God's love is amazing. Wishing you well.
The Newsome's
Very moving Gwen. So true too. I know exactly what you mean! Happy 1 year later...!
I recently saw photos of us at a friend's house from exactly 2 yrs ago. It's right when we started our application. That night, I let myself be hopeful about adopting in CR. I remember being moved and inspired in sharing our hope with friends. Then 2 yrs practically to the day, we're looking at this photo of us from that night , same friends and house, BUT with our new daughters. Like God or the Universe guiding us with a grander plan. One we didn't see or know then. We just had to trust and keep faith.
So sweet. That brought a tear to my eye.
I have goosebumps. Faith in our Savior does bring miracles.
What a beautiful little angel. And those boys -- you're in trouble, mama. The girls will be beating down your door in no time.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and your kind words. It means a lot.
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! It's lovely to see all the pieces come together after all of the wondering and waiting (as you commented on my blog). Now I just can't wait to get to the point when we're celebrating Gotcha Day and she's in our arms!
Tisra
waiting for our daughter in India to come home to this full house!
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