Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Tired & Happy

I have so much to say...so much on my mind and in my heart. And I promise that I am trying to put words and pictures together to share some of it here.

At the moment, I have just finished cleaning the kitchen up after lunch...is it bedtime yet :)?

We've jumped right back into life at home. I shouldn't be surprised that things are busy, now that we have six children under fourteen. Chris is already back to traveling for work and all of the kids have been sick at one point or another since we have been home.

It took at least a week to shake off the exhaustion of the trip overseas and back. And now, what we've got is just plain old exhaustion :).

So, I am going to put the youngest girls down for a nap and take one myself! Tonight, I will write (and post) all about Alina, and how she is doing at home.

I'll end with an image (in words, though I wish I could have safely photographed the moment): Last night, on the way to take Sara to dance class, Bridget and Alina were in their car seats behind the passenger and driver seats in our minivan. I looked in the rearview mirror to see their little hands stretched toward each other, index fingers touching. They were both smiling from ear to ear.

It had been a hectic day, but a split-second glance--seeing the two of them like that--was all the reminder I needed that we are living exactly the life that was meant for us.

12 comments:

  1. What a sweet, sweet story, thank you for sharing!!

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  2. I love that image! Can't wait to read more!

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  3. Can't wait to hear from you and love the image of the two sisters touching fingers!

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  4. Thank you...I look forward to those days. They aren't far away. I can't wait to read more and would love to talk to you when you can.

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  5. I am teary eyed just picturing the image! What a beautiful family you have!

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  6. You stepped out of your comfort zone to care for "the least of these" and now you are seeing God's blessings flowing. Your family will bless so many in the days and months and years to come.

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  7. I have chills! And a big smile on my face! It truly is the simple things in life, the "moments" that matter. I can only imagine how tired you are :) I have 4 and I am tired. Tired but happy! Can't wait to read more......xoxo

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  8. *sigh* I just read your entire Loving Alina blog. It's just a miracle any time a beautiful child like Alina finds her family (or her family finds her)! I am looking forward to reading updates!!

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  9. SO sweet! Can't wait to hear how you are all doing!

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  10. wow, what a beautiful moment! :)

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  11. Sorry to hear you're so exhausted. It's to be expected with all the amazing life changes that have gone on in the past few months. I can picture the moment with your girls in my mind -- so sweet. I hope you get some rest and then put your older kids to work... my 12 year old son makes some mean scrambled or fried eggs (for dinner :-) Keep it simple until you find your new family groove.

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