It's a NEW year, which means, a new me! I've decided to become a blogger. I've watched as many of my friends and family have blogged, and have wanted to do it for some time, but time was hard to find last year. So, here I go...
I'm excited for 2011, as it holds new beginnings for our family. We are in great anticipation of our upcoming adoption of 12-year-old Kethia from Haiti. Branden met her last February when he traveled down to Haiti to help with the relief after the earthquake. Little did we know that his journey would lead us toward an adoption! We never anticipated adopting, but, both felt strongly that Kethia belonged in our family. She is a beautiful, sweet, and loving little girl in need of a good home, and we hope that we get to bring her home this Spring. Branden and I will be traveling down to Haiti in February to attend court for the adoption, and to visit our daughter. I am really looking forward to this event because I have not personally met Kethia. Only through spirit, and that spirit is very strong. It will be amazing looking at our world through Kethia's eyes. What will she think when she arrives on U.S. soil, and when she sees the endless opportunities before her? How will she react when she has a real bed to sleep in, and three meals a day? What will she say when she is given endless hugs and kisses by a family who will always love and cherish her? These are constant questions that run through my mind. Although the responsibility is huge, and we have many challenges ahead, I know that what we are doing is right, and that her life and ours will be forever changed. Pictured above is Kethia's room. She knows nothing about it, and we will keep it a surprise until she arrives home!
I look forward to watching my children grow and achieve new things this year. I wonder what funny things they'll say and do each day, and how they will interact with their new sister.
More than anything, I LOVE being a mom. I love my husband, my children, and the life we have together. We have been very blessed. I hope that this will be our best year yet!
