An anniversary

Yesterday I forgot until the end of the day what the significance of May 18 is to our family. It was on that date, 14 years ago, that my mother arrived from Romania with our little daughter, Christina Lee, after an exhausting plane ride (never mind the months of chasing around the country and dealing with papers and people for my mother and her wonderful interpreter/friend Mia!).

But after all that effort, Christina was placed in our arms. She was about 19 pounds at 17 months, skinny but with round cheeks, bright eyes and an eagerness to reach out to others (especially to touch their hair--she still has an obsession with hair today).

She's come a long way from that shy toddler who didn't talk till she was three. She is an outgoing high school freshman, athlete and musician. She talks a mile a minute and isn't afraid to express her feelings or opinions on most subjects. Even though these years can be difficult, she still holds our hearts captive as they were the first minute we laid eyes on her at the Minneapolis airport.

Thanks Mom & Dad and Mia, for all you did to make it possible for us to adopt Christina. And thank you Lord for giving us such a delightful gift of a daughter. We are grateful for the spark she brings to our family who would otherwise be overwhelmed with quiet stodgy Scandinavian/Germans.

Till next time,


Suzi