Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Gotcha day 1 year


March 18, 2008

March 18, 2009 (Savannah-Hope is saying cheeeeese)

Savannah-Hope,

My beautiful African princess, words can not express the emotions I have on this day. One year ago I held you in my arms for the first time and my heart literally grew. It seems silly, I worried when I was pregnant with your big sister Izabella if I could possibly love another baby like I loved your big brothers Zach and Zander but out she came and my heart grew. Then a few short weeks later I worried what if I can't love your big sister Amelia as much as the others she was afer all my first adopted angel, but I held her in my arms as she stepped off the plane and again my heart grew. Now I knew I could absolutely and unconditionally love as many children as God would bless (and I always dreamed it would be many) us with no matter what route they took to get here. So you my sweet angel were no surprise.I knew my heart would expand to love you!!!! Savannah-Hope, you have brought joy, laughter, tears and so much more to our lives but mostly you truly brought Hope. As we stood together and watched your Dad receive the ultimate gift, his salvation, again my heart grew with an new love for you. Because you sweet girl were simply the straw that broke the camels back, and now as a whole family we celebrate our Faith in the King together daily. There is new Hope for the future of our family. I look forward to many more years of anniversaries happy gotcha day baby girl!! I love you.


Love,

Mama



4 comments:

Chrissie said...

I can't say much through the tears. Its been such a blessing to witness her journey and see her blossom and grow. The montage is beautiful and so is your family. I can't wait to see you all soon!

"Aunt" Chrissie.

Kathi said...

I can't believe it's been a year already!! It's been GREAT to watch her grow from that little peanut to the beautiful, little blessing she is now.

Leigh Ann said...

Wow a year! She is beautiful!!!!!

Gwen Oatsvall said...

What a special day ... Gotcha Days are so priceless and bring many emotions ... What a cutie she is and all JOHNSON !!! love ya !!!