After some solemn times and some tears today, we got some great smiles from Aimee after dinner tonight. We had dinner at Lucy's and afterwards we went for a walk along the Pearl River. We walked under a big tree with big green spotlights pointing up at the leaves -- it was so beautiful and Aimee noticed. She lit up and repeated "beautiful" after I said it. After that she actually smiled for a bunch of pictures for the first time. We are so grateful for this little breakthrough. Going through the process of grief with a child is very emotional -- especially when you know you 'caused it'. Today, when she and I were alone for awhile, I had her sit on my lap while I hugged her. Doing this caused her to cry such a deep soul cry, I cried with her. We know that all of this is just part of the process, but that doesn't make it easier. Tonight at dinner Tony said we just need to 'trust the process' and I said "I do, when I'm not 'in' the process" -- isn't that the way it always is!! Thank you so much for all of your prayers and love. We can definately feel God's love and peace as we walk through this with Aimee.
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She is going to fit in perfectly! What a beauty. We love you and are praying for you!
R&R
What great pictures!! She's beautiful!
:0) Michele
Love those smiles. I knew they'd be contagious.
Hang in there, Gayle, Aimee knows you're hurting with her. I bet that helps "the process."
We're still praying for you all! (and those kiddos at home)
What a beautiful post of the deep journey that is occurring in your family....and through this pain the miracle of birth of love...it reminds me of the the way in which a butterfly has the painful emerging from the safe cocoon...yet it is through the struggle of leaving the "safe" place that opens up the gift of life as the butterfly soon learns. What a beautiful butterfly you have...I continue to pray as she emerges and continues to discover the gift of family...and boy does she have so much more to come! But I can't think of 2 more perfect loving parents to hold her, cry with her, laugh with her, and lead her gently to the place in which God has called her forth....God bless all of you....as you gently move through each day with your hands open loosely...holding, waiting, releasing, making peace signs!, reading books, eating food, combing hair, touching her most beautiful face..her touching you.....bathing.....how beautiful are the hands and feet of Christ.....as He guides each of you every step of the way.....loving all of you....
praying for you FW sister......yes trust the process...but it stinks...
What beautiful pictures, especially seeing the smile on Aimee's face with her daddy. I know she is grieving, but it will not last forever. Hang in there!
Trusting the process is hard, but remember you're really trusting God. I think it's awesome that she's already smiling. Kids are resilient, and I have to say that Aimee is a doll and has a beautiful smile!
How WONDERFUL to see her smile!!!
Jill
Gayle, Tony, & Aimee,
First - she is so beautiful - and looks so big too! Maggie's face lit up when she saw these pictures and was saying, Huiying over & over again.
The SWI emailed me about meeting you and receiving the album- thank you.
Loving your incredible journey,
Karen
Oh my, she is a beautiful little girl and she will learn to trust you. I am so happy she is now with you and you can begin the process of transitioning her into your family.
Praying for all of you!
Nancy D. and family
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