Month In Review.....

Life has been a whirlwind since we received our referral.  We are in a constant state of planning, planning, and more planning!  Here are a few "Highlights" of the past months.....

 

Here she is...our beautiful baby girl. 

 

One Less.....Caroline Aubrey Ying Conerly

 

I find myself constantly wondering how Caroline is...Is she being held when she cries?  Is she hungry?  Is she loved by her nannies?  Is she rocked to sleep?  Does she have friends she plays with?  Does she ever hear lullabies?  Does she have a stuffed animal to hold and love on?  Does she have any "girly" clothes?  Does she have clean sheets?  Does she have clean clothes?  Do they put sweet lotion on her when they bathe her?  etc., etc., etc.  And......does she have any idea how much love she is about to be surrounded with once she has her new mommy and daddy? We're coming soon, sweet girl!!

 

 

Enjoyed a much needed girls' night out in Tampa with some of my best friends.  We saw the documentary "Stuck"~ It's an eye-opening account of the long term effects children have after being institutionalized.  Here we are with the producer of the film. 

 

Bo and Alan....our pastor at First Baptist Church of Wauchula. Alan has been supportive of our adoption since day one, and he wanted to come over and pray for us and her once we received news of our referral.  He and his family are such a blessing.  We've always loved the name "Caroline."  The Permenters also have a daughter with the same name, so it holds even more special meaning to us!

 

 

Here is Bo slightly overwhelmed during our shopping spree at Target.  It was definitely a different feeling this time while shopping for a baby.....while she isn't growing in my belly, she is growing in my heart!!

 

We celebrated Caroline's 1st birthday on March 23rd! It broke my heart that she was in an orphanage on her first birthday, but I know this will be her only birthday away from her forever family.  

 

We can't wait to have her in our annual Easter picture next year! Brin and Savy pray for their baby sister every night before bed.  They pray that Caroline is warm, and is being loved.  They are going to be such good helpers for Mommy and Daddy!

 

I went out to Will's grave and spent some time there Easter weekend.  Thanks to all of you who help keep his memory alive.  We live everyday knowing that because of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, we will see our baby boy again.  You will never be forgotten, Will!