I was just talking to a friend yesterday who is also in the early stages of adoption. We were giggling as we talked about the ways that bonding may be different with these special additions of ours. She said, "I wonder if I'll need to like wear a low cut shirt so we can have that "kangaroo" time when we first meet(skin-to-skin bonding which is considered very valuable to newborns/infants)?" We laughed, but in all seriousness...there is a lot about bonding with an adopted child that is uncharted waters. Will we still marvel at every little feature on our daughter's sweet little body? Will we spend an abundance of time admiring her precious little hands and her adorable little toes. yes. Yes. YES!! I am sure that just like we have with our little bio, our bonding may be slightly different but there will be no stopping the awe that will come from soaking in God's handiwork designed perfectly in every way. Ahhhh...I can't wait!
This morning while checking New Day's blog I realized that Hope's pretty little spotted toes were helping to "decorate" their site this morning. Oh. So. Sweet! (Notice how they have her in a hat to protect her from the sun...thank you, Jesus for the wonderful care she is getting!)
Praying for the special family who will get to soak in every special thing about her from the top of her head to those precious little toes. Give this baby a family, dear God!! May your will be done in her life and ours.
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