Home 6 months

I know it has been a while since I posted but with 4 kids it has been very busy the past few months.  I can't believe it has been 6 months since we have been home with Ciarra.  I posted a photo from "gotcha day" and a photo taken the end of April.  What a difference only a few months make.  Our family has truly been blessed to have this precious little girl as part of our family.  She has adjusted so well and is such a happy little girl.  She will be turning two in July.  A year ago at this time I didn't think the adoption would ever happen and was actually thinking about pulling our dossier from China.  We had put in a request for a 2 1/2 year old from Bethany's last agency specific list and was not matched.  That was our 3rd "no match" call and was very discouraging.  In July the new process of being matched from the shared list began and we decided to submit our paperwork and try at least until the end of the year.  I submitted the paperwork on Aug. 1st and on Aug. 15th we got the call and saw our daughter's photo for the first time.  I know it is easy to say now that we have her in our arms, but it was really perfect timing and the perfect match for our family.  My prayers go out to all those still waiting but believe me the wait is well worth it.