Maternity leave!

Our first days together...

I did not dare imagine how it would be ... how our journey together would begin ... would there be tears ... fears ... meltdowns ... to be taken back 'home'!  After all, she is barely five and has never grown up outside Gentle Hands care ... and suddenly she is in a new home, with a new 'caregiver', a new routine ... and a new menu!!! .... with none of her ’siblings’, none of her usual comforts, none of the familiar noise and chaos ... I guess this is the fear of all foster/adoptive parents ... 

Yet, wow ... there were no tears, fears, nor meltdowns (from either of us haha). 

The ease at which this has happened ... completely astounds me ... although it should not ... Gentle Hands prepared her heart so very well(as they do with every child that leaves us) ... and many prayers went out for us! 

I am completely in love ... !! 

 

... I promise not to bombard you so much in future posts .... but for now, forgive my indulgence .... hehehe

Our journey 'home' ...... on her 5th birthday 

Arranging her new world....

The discovery. of 'selfies'..... oh dear!! It has begun!!! 

Our first dinner ......

Lola and Lolo .... Gran and Grandad..... after speaking on Skype...
remarkable resemblance I say :)

Bubbles in PJ's 

'Learning to Write' Apps..... loves them! 

Our first moped ride..... its a hit! 

Seems to have the remote control sorted!

Our first lunch out....... 

Making the most of her wanting to wash up....
although it takes infinitely longer!!

.... and wanting to mop...... 

..... and carry the shopping .......

Spelling the words in sign language ... learned at GH!!
She chose the words not me... I do try and stick to 3 letter words :)

As big as our swimming pool gets.....

Thank you so much to all of you for your love, your support, your beautiful words of encouragement... and for your prayers! 

I am forever grateful... xxx