Dear Maya,
Two years ago today we climbed on a big plane and made our way across thousands of miles to bring you home. Little did I know how much our lives would change in that one instant as your caregivers at Chung Yi brought you through that door and placed you in my arms. My goodness how beautiful you were in person. I fell in love with you the second I saw your referral pictures, but to hold you and feel you and see your sweet face for the first time in person took my breath away. That day they placed you in my arms for the very first time, but I realized something at that moment, you have always been in my heart-even when I did not know you were there.
Two years later I look at you and you can still take my breath away. I cannot believe how incredibly blessed we are to call you our own. I look at you with all of your little quirks and determination to rule the world and smile (most of the time). You are simply my wish come true when it comes to my little girl.
I love how you love your brothers, it can turn a very bad day into an okay one when I see you running to catch up with "your boys". And then to see them scoop you up and love you back makes my heart swell. Not many little girls can command 4 boys to have tea parties you know- but they love you so much and will do most anything to make you happy.
Your Daddy is your biggest play thing, I love how when he comes home from work the world stops and your drop everything and run to his car. I love to watch him scoop you up and hug you tight while you say "Daddy! You home! I miss you so much." And to see your daddy with you is amazing, I have always known he was a great father, but you baby girl bring out a whole new side of him.
And as for me, I am so happy we are "best fwends". I love to spend my days with you-even when you are so mischievous I want to pull my hair out. I love that you just crawl up on my lap and cuddle or ask to "hold you mommy" when you are sad. I love your tight squeezes best of all.
On this day I can't help but think of another family who loves you just like we do. There is a mother who only sees your smile and the way you are growing up in pictures. I know how I longed to hold you and touch you when all I had were pictures of you and it makes my heart hurt for her. I have told her over and over again how grateful we are for her selfless love, but thank you will never ever be enough.
Two years ago today they placed you in my arms baby girl, but you have ALWAYS been in my heart.
I love you little miss,
Mommy
*note: please see post below and let me know if you want an invite-
20 comments:
Way to make me cry Janalee! it is so true, that Maya was part of our family, even when we didn't know her. I'm so blessed to have her in my life. it wouldn't be the same without her! Olive Juice Maya, Janna, Fullmer, Pentar, T-Man, Mahchoo and Jakey!
Wow! I loved the video and the song. I HAVE TO HAVE THAT SONG. Can you email it to me? childofmyheart@aol.com
Looks like a wonderful two years :)
Blessings,
Tami
Noah's Mommy
www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com
Oh Janalee, that was so sweet! I remember following your journey 2 years ago. I had just came onto the Taiwan adoption scene not too long before and you were one of the first journeys I got to follow and I loved watching as your family grew and your new love was found! The video was awesome and I am so happy for your family! HAPPY GOTCHA DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maya, you truly have a light up the room smile!!!!
As I wipe away my tears I can feel your love for your children! You are such a good mom! Thank you for your example!
Oh great Jan. Make me cry why doncha?? Sheesh!! :)
Next month it'll be our turn- doesn't it seem like yesterday we were waiting? Dang.
All of us send love to all of you. Zoo time soon! It's gotta cool down eventually!
xoxox
Val
gosh.... way to make a gal cry! I'm super happy that you have that little princess! She is adorable and so much a part of our family! LOVES to all of you!
PS SOOOOOOO MeLtAgE on that video! you have some mad video making skills!
August 28th!! This morning when I saw the date, I thought "who's birthday is this??? I know it is special!" It didn't take me long to remember the very first gotcha day in a now long line of them that captured my heart completely. I didn't sleep that night knowing that you were there, in our girls' first home, picking up your sweet Maya. I have loved getting to see your family over the past two years (wow). I am constantly encouraged and inspired by all of you!
Laney says to say HI to her very first bestie!!!
Happy Two Years Sweet Maya!
(And thanks for making me cry ;)
Crying still- What a life changing day for you. We love you Miss Maya and are so glad that you are where you are!
Happy 2 year anniversary. she is a sweetie. Ansley has to take care of 'her boys' too. She'll say, "gotta go check on my boys". Now she has 3. Don't think we'll catch up with you guys though.
Jan
Happy two years. I love the video. It's so nice to see how much she's changed and come into her own in the last two years. I remember when she became a part of you.
I would love an invite. I'm not so good these days leaving comments, but you ,know I'm always here.
crewsrn@yahoo.com
p.s. I love it when I grab an outfit that you sent me and I always think of Miss Maya when I do
Oh...I heart that little girl! She is simply lovely and I'm so glad she's part of our family. I lvoe how happy she makes you. You're sucha tender little mommy....and yes, I cried, too!
What a darling mother you are!!!! I bet that was one sweet day! She's one beautiful gal! Lucky fam!
p.s. I wanna be added to your blog and send me your email.. I'll add you to mine!
tbabe16@hotmail.com
So sweet! Thanks for sharing.
(with tears running down my face) What a video. I'm so touched. Your story and Kristen's were two of the first that I followed when choosing this path to family. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
Darn it, Janalee! You're making me want to "go get me a little girl", too! ;)
She is so beautiful and precious and all girl and I'm so happy she's yours!
Well, since you've already witnessed my emotional instability first-hand, I'm sure this will come as no surprise: this post totally made me cry!
Maya is so beautiful and sweet and miraculous in every way. What a perfect letter to her...
Your blog is beautiful Janalee, just like your family. Thanks for your support and encouragement today; I appreciate it more than you know.
I think you guys really ARE a perfect family!!!
It is wonderful that you allow us to share in the day to day trials and joys of being a family.
Family is Forever!
I am so glad you allow me to share in it!
Christie Avella & Family.
Has it really been two years!? She is such a beautiful little sweetheart and so blessed to belong to such a wonderful family!
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