Anyone who has been reading this blog long enough will surely remember this girl's aversion to touch, her inability to hold an object, her inability to even sit up by herself, hold eye contact. And don't forget my fears that she would never show emotion, love and affection, and that I possibly might not be able to love an adopted child with so many delays as much as "my own".
Not only do these pictures represent so many obstacles that have been overcome, look at what else they show. TRUE love. The most heartfelt affection. The sheer joy of being a "mommy".
Learned from none other than....ME.
(And I just want to point out now how cute I think the two little bald heads look together.)
Oh, my heart.
Sweet girl. I sure do love her!
ReplyDeleteI agree - she looks so cute with the baby doll! And she's beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI too know this joy!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteShe really is beautiful!! I do not think I have commented before, I truly enjoy reading about your family. thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGod is good! When you've walked through the days of no connection, it makes it all the sweeter to see the true child come out, doesn't it? Wow, what a transformation. She is such a blessing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletesomething inside is definitely coming alive.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel it is so amazing to see your child do something in the same manor that you do it. All that more amazing when they have the hurdles that Ava has had to jump over. She is so cute and I love that she is looking so healthy and can only wait for the next miricle to join your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a long way that sweet girl has come! I love the 2 little bald heads too - very cute. She is going to continue to surprize your.
ReplyDeleteKayla
Oh, my heart! That last picture of her smile MELTS ME.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky you are, Charissa!
How precious!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Addy just throws her babies!
ReplyDeletehow is it you always make me cry? :) Charissa! sending love love love your way~~~~~~~ donna
ReplyDeleteMiracles is right, only they are large miracles! And WTG on the photography! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I have chills. She is just the sweetest, most adorable little sweetie. Perfect!
ReplyDeletetearing up...like always when I think of that miracle girl!
ReplyDeleteThose are just the sweetest pictures ever. What a beautiful, loving little girl she is.
ReplyDeleteDon't we all have this potential inside of each of us? And only when Someone comes along side us, picks us up, gives us His all, can we respond in like manner to Him as well as to others. This child has taught us all so many lessons and reflections. Cant wait to see her response to Yellow Dress!! Please have the camera ready!!
ReplyDeleteShe makes me want to pick her up and sit in my rocking chair and just rock her. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteNot only incredible pictures that capture a moment and a story...look at you indoors with those photog skills!
ReplyDeleteShe is a true beauty, INSIDE AND out! Praise God, she is so incredibly sweet. She has come so very far!
ReplyDeletei just met a little guy in the clinic who reminds me of your ava - his adoptive mom's biggest concern is that she has missed their opportunity to be connected, for him to know love - i should send her your way. rachel
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet sweet.
ReplyDeleteJan
Oh, what a sweetie! I love to see her and hear about her! AND the other kids, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing little girl she is. I adore her smile. Just perfect. You are so lucky in so many ways Charissa! She is loving her baby doll like she has been loved. These changes in her show how much you have done for this little angel. <3
ReplyDelete"If I know what love is, it is because of you" -Herman Hesse
Amazing, beautiful, and encouraging! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, regarding the manuel setting! : ) Did you use a tri-pod or were they hand-held? Inside shots are SO hard.
ReplyDelete(It looks like I'm the only one who understand the feat of using the manuel setting! Haha.)
Oh just priceless! she is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad she found you all for her forever family....what a long way she has come...
HUGS to your sweet little AVA!