Three years ago tomorrow, you were placed in my arms. I have never known such JOY! You are the light of my life, the song in my soul, the color in my bleak world. Thank you LORD for giving me your most precious gift!
Daddy introduced his little girl to one of his vices........DS. She loves to watch Daddy play! Then, when he gets to a 'flag' or 'coin', he lets her win them.
BUT, when Daddy is not home....Natalie can be found with the demon game in hand playing a rousing game of Mario Brothers herself. Shhhhhhh, Don't tell Daddy but Natalie got to levels that he doesn't even know about. LOL
I didn't think that it was too bad (it did keep her occupied) but it has turned into an obsession with her. So, in order to prevent a later 'intervention', the little black game has disappeared into the great abyss AKA the cupboard.
This morning as I lay next to Natalie, watching her sleep, I was overcome with joy and sadness. Here is my beautiful daughter sleeping peacefully, snuggled in soft blankets. A sweet smile crosses her lips as I caress her cheek. She is so precious to me that, at times like this, it truly takes my breath away. Then my thoughts turn to her first mother, the dear woman that gave us her ultimate gift of Love. What did she feel as she looked at our daughter as she slept. Was she filled with such joy, also. Or was she filled with unbearable sadness of having to let go. I can not imagine her pain. All I can pray is that she has peace in her heart for her little girl that has come to be the entire world to Jon and I. I wish that I could tell her that HongHu is happy, loved and healthy. And that I will always have a very special place in my heart for her.
I came out of the office and found Natalie trying to ride in her play grocery cart. She doesn't fit too well any more.
Here's Natalie after getting busted in the cart. Is that a 'Who me?" look, or what!
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This past Wednesday, while Jon was at the dentist, Natalie and I killed some time at Mickey D's play area. Here are a couple of cute shots. She is fearless, Natalie climbed all the way to the top of the tower, near the ceiling and climbed down without a 2nd thought. I'd have needed a whole fire dept to get me down.
