One month ago....

One month ago, our daughter, then an orphan, got in a blue SUV to travel 3.5 hours with 3 Chinese women to meet her mommy and daddy. She had no idea how her life was about to completely change.

Once called Xue Jian now Chloe Rae, a cherished daughter!

One month ago she had nannies...

Today she has a mommy...

...because "Mommy" is forever. It's such a powerful name. Mommy means "I trust you." Mommy means "you will protect me." Mommy is for shouting when you need someone dependable and for laughing with when you are excited. Mommy is for crying on and cuddling with when you are sad, or giggling and hiding behind when you are embarrassed. Mommy is the fixer of boo-boos and the mender of broken hearts. Mommy is a comfort place - a safe place. Mommy means "you are mine and I am yours and we are family.” 
― Katie J. Davis, Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption

One month ago there were no smiles or cries....

Today her smile can light up a room...

One month ago this is where she lived....

And this was her bed...

Today this is where she lives...

And this is where she sleeps...

One month ago she had no family....today she is a sister...

One month ago these were her friends

Today these are her friends...

One month ago our lives changed forever, today we are blessed beyond measure! 

“Adoption is wonderful and beautiful and the greatest blessing I have ever experienced. Adoption is also difficult and painful. Adoption is a beautiful picture of redemption.” 
― Katie Davis, Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption