We couldn't have asked for a funner day for her, everything went just right and I was so happy for her. Ever since about March she has been asking about when her birthday was. The other kids told her when it got to be hot weather and we could swim and there would be fireworks for her birthday.........she has been talking about it ever since. So this past weekend was it.
Everything seemed to be just perfect the whole weekend. We've had beautiful weather.....a fun "late night picnic" at the fireworks. (which the kids loved). We had a great lunch time with a pastor from Haiti. Truthfully I was thinking that it was "one of those things we should do" because we wanted to show the same hospitality while he was here, that we have experienced while being in Haiti................but the thing was............it was such a blessing to have lunch and talk with him. He is an amazing person and it was US who were blessed..........incredibly. I'm so honored to be able to have spent time with him. I am thankful we were invited to have lunch with him and another family!!
And then on to Samara's birthday........
She woke up to streamers in her room and she had to walk through her doorway full of streamers. It was so fun to see her all giddy in the morning. I think the thing that made it such a special day..............it wasn't the parties or the awesome weather...............and the swimming in the pool.............that was all fun!..........lots of fun!!!!...........but the best part was just seeing the other kids completely love on her for that day. They were so excited for her and helped her celebrate. It about brought me to tears just how loving they were.........
She woke up to streamers in her room and she had to walk through her doorway full of streamers. It was so fun to see her all giddy in the morning. I think the thing that made it such a special day..............it wasn't the parties or the awesome weather...............and the swimming in the pool.............that was all fun!..........lots of fun!!!!...........but the best part was just seeing the other kids completely love on her for that day. They were so excited for her and helped her celebrate. It about brought me to tears just how loving they were.........
It so could have easily gone the other way in which the other big kids were "jealous" because of all the attention on her, or because it was her special day...........instead they were totally encouraging her. I guess as a parent, that it probably what made the day. Because when the kids fight............no one has fun. So it was just awesome to see everyone being excited for her.
Then Alyssa says to her..........the best part about birthdays is that you get to snuggle with mom and she tells you all about when you were born and how you came to this family. Well, it made my heart melt that the kids value that we do that and see that as a special time about hearing "their" story...........but it also made me sad to think that there is so much we don't know about Samara's beginning. She has a special story with us and she has her own story about coming into our family..........but I wish I could help with more of her questions she will have some day. But no sense in thinking about what we don't have.......it is what it is........but my prayer is that she will accept her story for what it is also and it doesn't haunt her.
So we ended her day snuggling. I think it helps in all the bonding process having a day like today. Just realizing that I WANT to give her a great day. I WANT her to have a great day. And it was thrilling just to watch her totally enjoy her day!!!
God bless you Samara!
2 comments:
Happy Birthday Samara!!! Gaelle says, " I love you so much. I want to visit you but you far away. We like your cake." Peter says, "I hope you had a nice birthday. How old are you?"
Happy Birthday Samara! Looks like you had a wonderful day.
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