Yesterday we celebrated Charlie's birthday with her some of her birth family. May seem weird, but it is not for us. For the last two years, Charlie's birthgrandparents have come with Charlie's birth siblings and celebrated Charlie's birthday. We literally have a full blown party with just us and them. Yesterday was an unusually sweet day. I knew we would do cake and ice cream, even open gifts but we also did pictures. Upon their request, they asked if we could have a photographer come and capture the day. We asked our dear friend Aimee if she would be able to do it. I couldn't have asked for more. Anyone else may have been overwhelmed by the entire situation, but not her. This 16 year old superstar jumped right in and was able to capture two families brought together by heartache, only to rally around one another and just love one another. At one point I just watched as one of the pictures was being taken and couldn't believe how sweet life is. I honestly can't wait to see how they turned out. Someday these pictures will be a testament to Charlie of her beautiful love story and how God's plans are so much bigger and better than ours.
Their was one thing I didn't expect yesterday. I don't quitet understand what changed. Maybe I won't for a long time. And only time will tell what God has in store. I am so in love with Charlie's other siblings. We have all been together before on a few occasions. We have always thought they were wonderful and just amazing kids. But this time I whole heartedly love them. We just fit, if that makes sense. In a way, I feel a little responsible for them too. I have no idea why. But God does.
I never saw our lives looking like this. Today I am thankful that God said no so long ago, I would have missed out on all of this.
awww, this touched my heart.....I know exactly how you feel....it's easy to love when you have love to give......
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