Occasionally in life, God presents a path that requires a leap of faith to travel. The trailhead looks promising, but the trail farther on is certain to be arduous and long. Those of us on the trail together are going to have to make it up as we go along. Yet, the vision towards which we travel is life-giving, and the journey will stretch the soul.......
It has been 6 months today that, in an unassuming courtroom, I became Juliana's mom. Now, it seems that only weeks have passed! I remember the day like it was yesterday~ I think it will be forever ingrained in my mind. In the 6 months I have been a parent, so much has changed. I may not read anything but children's books or watch anything but Baby Einstein, but my world has new 
adventures everyday. I know now that the quote written above couldn't have been more profound. The journey to this point has been filled with many emotions, trials and triumphs, but most importantly, it has ended in joy. To those still on the journey to your dream...keep going!!
adventures everyday. I know now that the quote written above couldn't have been more profound. The journey to this point has been filled with many emotions, trials and triumphs, but most importantly, it has ended in joy. To those still on the journey to your dream...keep going!!Last week, Juliana started swimming lessons. She is such a waterbug....loves being in water. Most of the time, she is pouring water all over herself from a cup when I am not looking. She also will lay down in inches of water on the ground. We also took our first trip to the zoo recently with our friends Michele and Galina (2 yrs old). Miss J had another ride on a pony and did so well holding on! That's my girl! What do you think, out of the entire zoo, was her favorite animal? Not the lions or the elephants.....it was the Cows!! She went nuts over them-laughing and dancing. She is just too funny.
Her new favorite pastime is standing at the wheel of the car and turning the radio up really loud and dancing. I will post a video of this. If I close my eyes, I can fast-forward 16 yrs and see a preview of life to come as a teenager. Luckily, I will be old by then and maybe senile, so it won't bother me as much. Life has a way of getting mothers back for what you did as a young person. If that is the case, I am in Big Trouble (my mom can tell you stories!) Anyway, I have time to prepare for the teenage years. Wine and hair dye will cure alot of ills....
Thank you to all who supported me and the princess up to this point. I will continue to update everyone on the tales of life with Juliana.
Paka Paka!!!!
