SHE came into my life and my heart. For the last 3 weeks I've had China on my mind constantly. I have thought about every aspect of my trip to meet Olivia. It was hands down the scariest thing I have ever done. I was literally petrified to go by myself. Now, I would go back in a heartbeat!
As I have thought about China and my trip I have found myself on the verge of tears many many times. I've been easily overcome with emotion at the thoughts of the day I met my daughter. Last Sunday at church as we were singing, I was holding Olivia in my arms. As the tears flowed down my cheeks I thanked God again and again for giving me such a gift.
So,today is Mommy & Olivia Day. I met Olivia alone in China. We will celebrate her Family Day on Feb. 7th, which is when we all became a family. But this day will forever hold a special place in my heart. Many moms have said that when they birthed or adopted their last child they knew they were through. Although I have learned never to say that, I can tell you that Olivia has completed something inside of me. She has filled the space that God had placed there and I didn't even know existed. I love her more than words could ever express and she has changed my life forever.
This slideshow is of Olivia's life in China. I searched for a long time to find the right song for this slideshow. It's Van Morrison's Someone Like You. It's perfect!
The Christmas before I left for China Blake gave me a necklace that says Mother and Daughter in Mandarin. The first night that I met Olivia I pointed to the words on the necklace and said "Mommy" "Olivia" and I would point to me then to her. After only two days she learned that she was Olivia and refused to even answer to Ming Qing. The necklace has become a very special keepsake for both of us. She holds onto it all the time and says "Mommy and Olivia." So, naturally, my gift to her on this day would be a necklace of her very own.
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OK I'm crying today!!! I LOVE her slideshow and her story!!! What a sweet song to put the images to. I loved the video of you giving her the necklace and guess what??? EK's and my necklaces came today. I put mine right on and will save Ella's for EllaKate Day in March. I will show her mine until that day and then she will have one too. Thanks for sharing such a sweet time!!!
XO!!! Shay
Ok Lynn,
I have tears streaming down my cheeks! Thank you for sharing this tender and special moment. Oliva is absolutly adorable and I know you are one blessed mommy!
Happy Mommy & Oliva Day!!!
Oh my goodness the tears are streaming down my face. That second video was precious. What a year you have had with your sweet little Olivia. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful quiet memory with us. How lucky we are to have our blessings through the wonderful world of adoption.
I am crying also...
That was AMAZING..
Olivia is soooo sweet..
I so remember a year ago watching you in China..
Hugs..
Have a great Mommy and Olivia Day..
Such a moving video! She's just precious!
Lynn..that is the sweetest thing I have ever seen!!!!!
What a magical relationship the two of you share.
I am so happy for both of you!
oh my stars what a miracle your olivia is!!
shu tear fest_!
You have me in such tears, what a beautiful post. Very sweet, loving, and tender...I hope that one my day comes, I will do special things like that too. Oliva is absolutely beautiful.
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