Izabella loves the mirror. She talks to herself in front of the mirror. She even plays with her imaginary friends in the mirror. It's so fun to watch her.
This morning she found a Red Dot between her eye brows. I looked and didn't see anything. So I dismissed it and moved on.
Later that morning--at school I saw it--the RED DOT! And I said with a bit of concern in my voice, 'Hmmmm...there is a red dot there Izabella. I wonder what that is."
She immediately responded, "Don't worry Mommy it's just a part of my body. It's ok. It will go away into my body. I think maybe it's there to help me have good ideas!"
She's so amazing how she processes things. I just love this girl. She's a gem...truly...deeply.
After leaving her at school, I couldn't stop thinking about how much I love her little mind--and how she shares her thoughts, feelings and emotions about what's going on with her and around her so freely and openly. I remembered the days when I posted on this blog and I longed for the day she could share what she was thinking about the world around her, her feelings, her beautiful mind.
Then I realized I couldn't remember what it was like when she couldn't communicate with us. I thought--how is that possible I don't remember those days--they were not that long ago.
Then I realized, it's because she has never had a problem communicating with us. She has always communicated what she wanted, what she needed and how she was feeling. Even in those early minutes, hours and days of meeting her in China. And we have always marveled at how she just knows what we're saying to her--and we just know what she's saying, needing, wanting. And we happily listen, give her what she needs and meet her needs. It's magical I tell you--and the only way I remember those days is by watching video I took of her from those days.
Magical. I love this girl beyond life itself.
Beautiful little girl. Makes me smile/cry, amazed at God's blessings, every time I read you posts.
ReplyDeleteShe is such a blessing Lisa. Your story is one of my favourites!!
ReplyDeletelove you girls!!!!!
Liz...your heart is huge girl! Love watching your miracles grow too. So good to stay in touch. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and friendship. Merry Christmas my friend.
ReplyDeleteNaomi--your note choked me up and brought a tear to my eye, as it took me back to the sad and what seemed the end --days and hours before we got the call and finally saw her face. I recall your email like it was yesterday--you urged me and counseled me in ways still linger sweetly deep in my heart--and it is following your wisdom that I believe prompted the call-brought our family to their attention--just in the nick of time. God used you and continues to use you to move us down His path for us.
One other thing I meant to tell you for years actually. I have that 'Love" garland laying in front of a framed picture of Izabella and everytime I dust (which isn't often enough of course) I pick it up to dust and lay it back down. Of course I think of you each time--but what always strikes me is--no matter how I pick it up and lay it back down--the letters L-O-V-E always land in the perfectly spelled out way--even though they could flip backwards and need adjustment. It's a beautiful wink--touching.
Wish I could say we were on our way to adopt again and on this journey again with you--but it is not in His plan for now. Praying if it is..it will happen...I am listening. But I am over the moon happy for you Naomi--you have weathered a very, very long storm with such grace, humility and faith! Admirable indeed.