3.18.2013

No Longer Uncharted



We hit a new milestone on Friday.  



We are no longer in totally uncharted territory.




Gabriel was our first newborn.  Until Mr. G came home, Elisabeth was the youngest child we'd ever had...




...and she was five days shy of 14 months on the day we first held her.








Mr. G hit that "5 days shy of 14 months" mark on Friday.




Despite being about 7 pounds more than Elisabeth at that same point, and the fact that E hadn't yet learned to crawl when we first met her, Mr. G seems younger than Elisabeth did.  Maybe it's because she was so serious (especially the first few days).  Maybe it's because  her thinner face (and body) was less babyish-looking.  





It has been wonderfu, amazing, miraculous...and hard - all at once - to go through those first stages with a child...facing situations and decisions that we simply never had to face before.




(BTW - the "hard" part is because of my stress-case personality...the times when I worry and try to figure things out in my own wisdom instead of continuously leaning into the Lord for HIS wisdom.)



I do know that I am a different mama than I was to my first 14-month old, 8.5 years ago...


...and the changes are (mostly) for the better!

7 comments:

  1. Hey, this post featured two of my favorite children in the world! And so many adorable dimples.

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    1. And you are one of their favorite adults in the world!

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  2. My younger kids, both bio and adopted have gotten a very different mother than my eldest two did. It's a long process, this becoming a mom thing. Can't wait to see who your next little life changer will be.

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    1. Yes, goodness, it IS a process, isn't it Shecki Grtlyblesd? I would much rather be there already, have all this totally figured out...but it just doesn't work that way. (sigh) We are excited about our next little "life changer" also!

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  3. Ahh, what amazing pictures, all of them! So incredibly thankful, as I know you are, Mr. G has been with you all this time!! It's funny, but E looks so much older holding him, especially in that first picture. Hugs to all and a big "neck nuzzle" to Mr. G!

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    1. She DOES look older! When did that happen?!?!?

      Missing our S family...need some time with y'all. SOON!

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  4. Elisabeth, You are such a great big sister!! I'm sure your siblings keep you plenty busy!!! Blessings, Jennifer

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