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I think I might try to resurrect this old dusty blog. Maybe. Or this might be my only blog post this year. We shall see.
Yesterday marked 3 years that Mercy have been home. How in the world is that even possible? It seems just like yesterday that I was in Ethiopia. All the sights and sounds and smells are all so fresh in my memory. I miss it. Don't get me wrong. I'm not one of those who was ready to go back the moment I stepped off the plane. While I did leave a piece of my heart there I needed time to process all that I saw and all that my heart felt while I was there. While my heart is forever connected it wasn't an easy trip for me (that's putting it mildly) but I DO want to go back. I want the rest of my family to be there with me next time.
Mercy and I spend some time yesterday looking back at pictures and videos of her in Ethiopia and of her when she first came home. She's changed sooo much. It's hard to believe she was ever such a tiny little baby. She's such a active, sassy toddler these days. She NEVER stops talking...EVER.
Today Mercy and her brother wanted to have a picnic in the backyard. What a perfect way to celebrate FAMILY! As we were all laying on a blanket in the backyard I tried to burn every one of the memories into my brain forever. I never want to forget these little moments that make life so amazing. Canaan flying around the backyard with buzz lightyear in his batman PJ's and Mercy right behind him with Woody while they both sing to the top of their lungs. Sun beaming down, beautiful dogwood trees, the dog laying beside me, kids laughing, wind blowing, eating peaches right out of the can. God never let me forget these moments. Never let me forget how blessed I am. How special my life is. That even in the midst of chaos I have soooo much happiness. My heart sings Your goodness.
