6 months ago today.....

....we walked into the house for the last time as a family of 2.

....we sat around the house for 3 hours with the greatest anticipation, waiting for the doorbell to ring.

....the doorbell rang and we opened the door to the most beautiful little one we've ever seen.

....a foster mom, who loved this little one completely, quietly exited the house without being able to say goodbye.

....i fed her for the first time. i changed her for the first time. i dressed her for the first time. i played with her for the first time. i rocked her for the first time. i hugged her for the first time. i kissed her for the first time. i put her to sleep for the first time.

....I became a momma and Michael became a daddy to the most beautiful, sweet, precious blessing on earth.

Maggie Joy,

May you always know how much we longed for you, prayed for you, loved you and wanted you. May you always know that we will always be here for you, no matter what. We pray that you will always feel safe and secure, and free to be the person that you are. We pray everyday that Jesus will shine His light brightly on this house, on us, and through you. We know God has special plans for your life. We are confident that He has brought you to us, in just the right way, at just the right time. We couldn't have asked for a daughter more precious than you. Even though you came home 6 months ago today, you have always been in our hearts. You are worth it all!

We love you so much!

Momma & Daddy