We got two new pictures from our agency over the weekend. Up to this point the pictures we have gotten are of each of the kids individually. However, this time we got two pictures of ALL THREE OF OUR KIDS TOGETHER! I cannot even tell you how wonderful and amazing it is to see them all three together . . . looking like the siblings that they are. AMAZING!
What's more is that from the picture we could see Zahra being the protective older sister, holding Isaiah back from running away, while Zoe was just smiling ear to ear, having a great time. It is fun to get to see a glimpse of their personalities through the pictures so far - especially these two.
When you have to begin these mother-child relationships from thousands of miles away, it is crazy what a simple picture can do to your heart. Looking at them all three together, I felt deep inside my soul that these are my kids - in a way I can't explain but that is more real than ever. I've never felt more like their mom than I do after seeing these last two pictures. God is faithful because as I've blogged about before, growing to love older kids through just a picture is a definite process. God continues to do the work that only He can do to graft these children into my heart.
The only trouble with feeling more like their mom is that it makes me want to wrap my arms around them. The picture of the three of them popped into my mind half-way through the last song at church on Sunday and of course, I lost it! Many tears, wishing my kids could be home.
2 comments:
I love how I truly feel like, "Jen's other kids are in Africa right now." Not, "Jen is adopting some kids who are in Africa right now." Does that make sense?? Thanks for your email explaining the adoption stuff by the way. So helpful!
wish we could see the picture!! i was actually just looking at your christmas card today and your kids are gorgeous!! can't wait for you to really get to wrap your arms around them!!!
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