Friday, October 5, 2007

Favorite Foto Friday #8 & Happy Two Year Forever Family Anniversary!

This week, I am again posting multiple photos for my Favorite Foto Friday as October 5th marks the 2nd year anniversary of my precious Sophia Lane Elisabeth being placed in my arms for forever in the Marriott lobby in Guatemala City. Wow, how those two years have flown by and my love for my little bug has grown exponentially!!

Here is my precious little ladybug in the garden this week...







And here she was two years ago today being placed in my arms after what seemed like an eternal wait (and of course, I now feel so lucky to have brought her home so soon).



There are no words to describe just exactly what I felt when I held her that day... but I can tell you that it was so surreal and every bit as miraculous as the moment my newborns were placed in my arms after their births. This child grew not in my womb, but in my heart and the labor pains were every bit as painful each time and the joy every bit as momentous!

Today, I think so much of her birthmother and wonder if she is thinking of her tiny baby and wondering if she is loved and cherished and cared for. I know somewhere in the back of my mind that she absolutely knows that our daughter is greatly loved and is someone special to so many. A thread will always connect us all... and I pray that Sophie will grow up knowing that her birthmother gave her the gift of life and her mommy received the gift of watching her grow up and helping her become all that her mothers dreamed of.

I LOVE YOU, MY BABY SOPHIE~BUG!!! I am so happy that we are together for FOREVER!!

We are spending this special anniversary traveling to Atlanta for Guatoberfest. I will not be able to link your FFF pictures here until my return Sunday night. I promise to take tons of pictures and share them when I get back.

Corey, Luke, Sarah, Gabe & Lily
Holly, Gia & Nino
The Cash Crew
Tricia & Sofia (shout out to Guatoberfest)
Katie, Arianna & Brayden
Lisa, Katelyn & Frankie
Becky, Juliana, Isabella & Dylan
Kerri & Ruby
Amy & Jonathan
Robyn & Gabriella

10 comments:

Amy S. said...

Sarah,

Beautiful pictures as always...and a beautiful story to go with it. Many emotions surface again Im sure..but much thankfulness again knowing that Sophie is home forever. :)
Have fun this weekend! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Dawn said...

Awww Sarah...I remember that day so well. Congratulations mom and have a terrific weekend fellowshipping together!
d:D

Colleen said...

She's such a beauty. Congratulations on two years! Have a great weekend in Atlanta!

Becky said...

How awesome! Your Forever Family Day is my daughter's birthday. As you were welcoming Sophie into your family, we were celebrating the birth of Juliana. Congratulations!

veggiemom said...

Congrats on your milestone!
Have a great time in Atlanta. Wish we were able to be there.
Kerri and Ruby

Lori said...

Happy two years together forever!! Such darling photos of Sohpie, as always!!

Robyn said...

What a beautiful post!! The pics of Sophie~Bug are absolutely gorgeous!! Happy 2 Year Anniversary!!

Robyn & Gabriella

Rachel said...

Such a pretty little girl! I love the photo of her sitting on the fence.

Rachel

Our Family of 5 said...

Happy 2 years! Sophie is just beautiful! It was so great to meet you both in person. Sophie is such a doll. I added you guys to Sophia's blog in her friends. Hope that is ok.
Hugs,
Lisa & Sophia

Anonymous said...

HAPPY 2 YR ANNIVERSARY!!!! Sophie is so beautiful, even more so in person. I'm so happy I got the chance to meet you guys. I wish I had gotten more time. The weekend was a whirlwind wasn't it? I cannot wait to see your pictures! :) Off to try to get my FFF up predated to Friday! Thanks for letting me know I can do this!