Mary's Referral Day Anniversary

It was four years ago today that we received that amazing call that would change our lives forever. Four years ago today we saw the first picture of the little girl who was destined to be OUR daughter. It's hard to believe its been four years because where does the time go? Then again, its also hard to believe its ONLY been four years. We can seem to remember life without Mary in it. Was there life before Mary? Hard to say. Mary was a dream come true for me. A dream that had started when I myself was a little girl. I dreamt about her for so long that I wondered if she would ever be anything but a dream. Now she's here and growing up into this vibrant (and sassy) little girl. She hardly resembles the little baby we brought home from China in May of 2005. She's become so tall (all legs!) and no longer has that "baby face". She's growing into a beautiful young lady and I am always proud to call her MY daughter.

Here is the first picture we ever saw of Mary.



And here is Mary now...