One Month

One month ago today we were greeted by a nervously giggling little girl who was chanting "baba, baba"...

and now...shes's still that nervous giggly girl who loves her baba, but she's becoming more self assured.  She loves LOVES school, she loves our dog Zeus, she is generally happy, sleeps well and loves being outside.  Her obstinence shows up when we don't expect it.  "No" is a favorite word, whether she understands its meaning or not...food is a challenge at times, and she has a bit of a mean streak where her sister is concerned; not always, but not expected so it cuts deep.  Abigail has been very patient with her, but Ab's a bossy gal and that isn't helping the bond.  We are working with Ab to not be such a mother to Olivia, its hard for her.  The idea that just because Abigail has something, Olivia should as well is difficult too.  We are working through all this, loving on her whenever possible, trying to keep in mind where she came from, what she's been through...life is a bit hard right now, but there are glimmers of the sweet little girl we know is in there...

We are reminded in Matthew 18:5 that "whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."