Happy 8 my beautiful Haitian princess

On Friday December 16th 2004 at 6am in the mountains of Haiti in the very poor town of Cbleon, Kenscoff our sweet Daphnica came into this world. I know when her mother held her for the first time she had to know there was something so very special about her. I can only imagine as her mother was dying she was thinking what would happen to her girl. I know she would be proud of the girl she is. Gods hand in upon her. I know the first time I held her it was one of the most special moment sin my life. She brings love and joy to everyone she meets. I am so very blessed to call her mine. How I wish I could keep her little forever to hold some of these days and moments still. The days seem to go by so fast. Happy 8 my beautiful Haitian princess. We are so blessed by you. She wanted a Seuss party and that is what she got. It was so much fun.

LOOKING BACK

A year ago today we stepped off a plane in Haiti to the unknow and a little girl weighing around 28 lbs at almost 7. Daphnica stopped eating because she missed us so much. Our agency said if we went we would have to stay till she can home. That her very life could depend on that. I will never forget how small she was. My heart could have broken into a thousand pieces. I never thought we would be living in Haiti for almost 7 months. I know my faith was put to the test and most days I failed several times. I cried, kicked, and even screamed some days. To say the least I acted like a baby. But looking back at a year that has past it seems like yesterday and at the same time like years ago. I looked back at photos from them I cried, laugh and at some just shock my head in disbelieve. Those were moments with Daphnica that I am so thankful that I did not miss. Her smile at eating, swinging in the swing her Papa made her, her first day of school, two teeth coming out, lights wrapped around her like she was a Christmas tree, finding her baby doll Jerry, chats on the roof top at night, her 7th birthday, making tablet together (Haitian candy), Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Easter, Mothers Day. Looking back I was so blessed to have gotten to be there for all these memories for that is what they are. Memories that I will hold dear to my heart. I will add some more photos.

I was asking Daphnica which Mexican restaurant we were going to. I did not understand what she was saying.This is what she said to me. Can't you understand girl whats wrong with your brain.

Prayers for Haiti

Everyone please say a little or great big prayer for all the familys that are adopting from Haiti. Some really need God to move for them and fast. It is a hard spot to be the parents waiting and also harder to be a child waiting for your forever family to come and get you. To love you forever, to make you feel safe and a part of something. Adoptions in Haiti are so unsure right now and something needs to happen and move fast. God please move for these kids. GOD please move for them. Please give them a hope a future and most of all a forever family. Thank you, Holly

This photo is from one of the times I had to say goodbuy to Daphnica. My heart hurts so bad when I think back to those moments. May the familys never have to say goodby again.

Our Haitian Princess

We have been home 3 months. Boy how time is moving so fast. I will try to give a longer update soon.

Tomorrows Lunch

Chicken spinach fete patty, orange slices, cheese hearts, crackers, butterfly cookie and water.

School time no way.......

Daphnica had her first day of school yesterday. She is loving it. The day before school was her hardest day. She had a few melt downs which are rare to none for her. Bedtime was the worst. But by morning all was well. This is a new season for all of us.