It was one year ago today that Angelica officially, legally became my daughter forever. Her story, like Oscar's, is a testament to the resilience of these strong, beautiful children. Their stories are their own to share so I won't go into the details of just how much each of these children have endured. But suffice to say, they are both my heros.
I saw this poem someplace and loved it.
Today I kissed an angel
I knew it from the start
The first time my angel smiled at me I gave away my heart
Today I kissed an angel…this angel child of mine
Though not of my creation, my child by God's design
Today I kissed an angel
My heart is dancing wild, a family made by miracles and blessed by this
angel child.
Below are some photos from the last year.
This is the first time I saw Angelica's sweet face. They had layers and layers of clothes on her. She was so malnourished. At 14 months she was still under 12 pounds.
Oscar and I travelled a total of 8 times to visit Angelica. I may have spent part of their college education but it was worth it for her transition to be a smooth as possible. I wanted her to know us rather than for us to be some strangers who swoop down and whisk her onto an airplane to a far away land.
This photograph below is one of my favorites. Oscar want on a bug hunt in the hotel courtyard and came back with a bounty of bugs. Angelica was THRILLED....squealing with delight. Love it!!!! I have two bug hunters!
Our first family swim. I do not think Angelica had ever stepped foot into a body of water before. But she took to it like, well, a duck to water. And has been a FISH every since. At 2 years old she was swimming without help or floaties and even diving for pennies with her brother.
Precious baby!
Always smiling...
And today...
12 comments:
Wow--that also means that it was a year ago today that I met you and Oscar, and one of your sisters in the restaurant at the Vista Real. My, how things have changed in a year! Angelica is such a cutie--what a blessing that she is home with you now.
What a blessing to have her home for a year!!!!! She IS an angel!!
Love Janine
This story touches my heart...and especially the picture of Angelica asleep in your arms. Truly a blessing.
I guess Happy Anniversary is in order! I remember the day well because of the anticipation that was in the air - it reached all the way to Detroit! Please give your two angels a big kiss for me, and then tell them to give you a kiss for Aunt Molly!
Have a wonderful day. Sending all my love,
Molly xoxoxo
she is so stinkin cute!
Congratulations on having your precious and beautiful daughter home for the past year. What a blessing indeed to share your lives together. I look forward to continuing to read about your life. You're a true inspiration, not only because of this fight, but also because of your attitude, spirit and humor.
Damaris
Loved this post! Your family is so beautiful - your new pictures are amazing! The poem is very sweet.
Sounds like you have a future swimming champ on your hands!
Wow, Maureen--you have a future swimming champ AND a bugologist!
Lori N.
I rember meeting Angelica last Christmas right after she came home! Look at how fast she is growing - is this the same little girl????
Brian
It's like "sunrise,setset"....where does the time go? What a blessing. Isn't it amazing how many blessings we all have each and every day. Thank you for making me realize that.
Angelica is so cute! They are both just precious. I can't wait for our playdate!
Love, Janet
Well, it's not like "sunrise, setset". It's more like "sunrise, sunset".
Janet
PRECIOUS pictures!!!
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