Saturday, January 26, 2013

Correspondence


cor·re·spond·ence   

noun
Communication by exchange of letters

People often ask us how things are going...what we've heard recently.  As crazy as it seems, there are weeks that go by where we don't hear anything.

Our correspondence is really one-sided.  We have sent an e-mail, not knowing if it has been shared with the girls, and we included cards for each of the girls when we sent down their clothes, shoes, and backpacks.  We are hopeful that we'll receive an update when our social worker returns from Haiti. She may not get to see the girls, but hopefully we'll hear how they are doing.

Selecting cards proved a bit challenging, not knowing each of their favorite colors, animals, etc.  However, I've always liked the quality of cards made by Papyrus. When I was ready to write our messages, I noticed the insert that Papyrus includes with all their cards - amazingly apropos.
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Remembrance

Today's date marks the third anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.  We may never know the memories that are locked inside our girls' hearts.

We continue to be amazed by the resilience of the Haitian people and we feel truly blessed to have the honor of supporting the girls in their healing. 








If you'd like to read more, here are a few interesting stories I came across today.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-family-builds-haiti-orphanage-daughter-18145086

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/view-post-quake-haiti-run-18179489

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Diffident


dif-fi-dent   adjective
1.  lacking confidence in one's own ability

We've shopped for countless baby gifts, books and toys, crafts and candy.  Shopping for clothes and shoes for pre-adolescent girls and a teenager?  Not so much.

After a great deal of wandering, picking jeans up, putting jeans back, holding up jeans in the air and looking silly, we settled on what we hope will work for the girls.  
We are grateful for your ongoing support and generosity.  Thank you for continuing along the journey with us.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

A New Year

Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.  ~Michael Josephson

Opportunities hidden in each new day:

  • Practice patience and perseverance
  • Express gratitude
  • Study a new language
Limitless opportunities exist for us each day. The challenge is consistently making the most of every moment.

2013 potentially holds for us the greatest opportunity we will ever experience.  The joy of joining a family - the privilege of parenting three amazing girls.


Thank you for your continued support of our journey.