Still here...

I think I am probably the only blogger that posts once a year! Life is so busy and very little time to post. I have a friend who is such a good blogger and I love to look at her posts that it got me motivated to post today. In a few weeks Nora will turn 4 yrs old, it is unbelievable to me that she has been home with us for that long, does not seem possible. I remember so clearly sitting in this same spot at my computer addicted to refreshing my emails for updates on her in Korea and specifically for her travel call, I really never thought that phone would ring..it did on July 23rd. Our lives have been very full, busy, hectic and so many ups and downs, I won't lie, there have been many days when our journey with her has not been easy, or predictable. We are pluggin along everyday, she is growing and healthy and learning to love us. Adoption is hard. period. When she is happy she is a joy, so funny and smart and loves to be silly...I hope we have more of those moments, and when we don't my hope is that I can comfort her through those difficult times. For an almost 4 year old she has been through so much and still grieves what she has lost. My wish for Nora on her birthday this year, and every year, is peace...Peace in her heart that she is meant to be where she is, with us...peace that her heart can heal. Happy Almost Birthday to Nora Eun-seo. You are loved. Mom.