Happy 4th Birthday Galina Hope!

Happy 4th birthday to my sweet Galina "Hope." She is truly a blessing to our family and I am so thankful for her life today, especially after yesterday's tragedy. I also honor and pray for her birth mother who gave her life on this day 4 years ago. As a mother who has lost a child, I know she is hurting deeply and missing her baby today. Lord, please comfort her and let her know her little girl is growing up happy, healthy and deeply loved. ♥

One Year!

With all of the excitement of moving, I failed to celebrate the one year anniversary of the homecoming of our little rainbow girl, Galina "Hope." Can't believe she's been home over a year already. We love her so much and are so blessed to have her as part of our family! It's hard to believe that in just a few weeks she will turn four. This picture was taken last year right after we got back from our first trip to meet her when she was still two (a missionary friend living in her town sent it to us via email). Upon the missionary's arrival at the orphanage that day, Galina promptly told her, "I have a mama!" You can see it in her eyes. Love this girl so much! ♥

"I Like Take-N-Take"

Thankful

One year ago today we got a call that changed our life. After almost 3 years of waiting, we were invited to fly to Russia and finally meet our little girl. Time has literally flown since. So glad she is here!