None of us really knew what to expect. Although I'm sure we all really had something in mind. David and Amy had been told of Yanet's reserved personality. So when we walked into the Buckner Baby Home in Addis Ababa, we were all anxious to see her reaction.
Tegist, the director of the Baby Home, picked us up early this morning and drove us to the home. We walked inside and were greeted by the older children – all adorable and most all available for adoption. Then Tegist told us to follow her upstairs. Amy and David headed up while I stood back and watched through the video lens. The first thing I heard Amy say as she rounded the corner was, "Oh my goodness, she's even more beautiful in person!" It was true.
Sitting in the middle of the room amidst rows of cribs and bright colorful pink walls was the little girl David and Amy had prayed about for years. Her hair was braided and she was wearing her purple birthday dress. Amy went to lay on the floor next to her and try to warm her up, but it was too much for little Yanet. So Amy swept her into her arms instead.
The next eight hours were spent getting to know each other as mom, dad and daughter. And by the end of the day, Yanet fell asleep in Amy's arms. It was a beautiful picture of God's grace in so many ways.
2 comments:
Praise God the day has finally arrived!
It brings tears to my eyes and gives me goosebumps to see that beautiful photo of Yanet with you both, Amy and David... her new forever family.
Thanks Jenny for your lovely words and passion to share such a wonderful story of hope and family.
I love the way you described this moment, Jenny! I have tears in my eyes imagining it all. God is truly doing a great work and we all get to be a part of it through these wonderful updates. He is so, so good. I hope that someone reading this will be inspired to allow God to write a similar story in their own family. We have experienced how precious it is to hand Him the pen...
We're lifting all of you up in prayer!
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