As of today 04/17/2012 our adoption has been made complete in the eye's of China. Today she is officially Selah Coriell!!!
We also celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary today. Thank you Jesus for the gift that is our daughter!
She is one amazing little girl who has gone through so much in her short 2 little years in life and in the last couple of days.
But she has has shown so much strength and so much bravery. In her times of grieving, she shows how us much she has been loved and learned to love . She amazes us by her ability to trust us in those moments, to let us hold her and see her through it.
She is blossoming before our eyes. Letting her guard down little by little. We were blessed to see first smiles and laughter by the evening and even a first word in Cantonese "Wa Wa" = Toy (it was a giant teddy bear that was in the dinner room that caught her eye.)
We look forward to the days and years ahead with our beautiful girl. Praise the Lord oh my soul!
"..and provide for those who grieve in Zion--to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor." Isaiah 61:3
Praising Him for your perfect gift from above. She is beautiful! How wonderful that you will celebrate your official adoption day on your anniversary. Sophia's Gotcha day is our anniversary! :)
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Blessings!
Alycia and family
Oh my goodness, she is PRECIOUS! Rejoicing with you!
ReplyDeletePraising God with you - and praying for you as you bring her home to the rest of your family! :)
ReplyDeletePraise God! Saw your post on the Run for adoption Marathon! We are still in a long process of adopting and participated in the marathon this last fall! Praying that Selah will transition well into your family, and your two little ones as well!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you guys! I love the hair clip too chica!We are so praising Jesus today for you and your family! We can hardly wait to meet her!
ReplyDeleteLove you and missed you terribly tonight at group!
Oh Alisa! Your blog has so beautifully portrayed the journey the lord has taken you on as Selah has joined your family. I remember when we were young the Lord giving you the dream about her. I am so blessed getting to see how amazingly the Lord has fulfilled His vision to you. We are joyfully looking forward to the day we get to meet her. I couldn't help but cry reading through your blog! Thank you for sharing with us all! I love you so much my dear sister! Stephy
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