Bella ~ Ella

This girl...

When I think about our Isabella, I can't help but think about the miracle of how she came into our lives. When Bella came to our family, Jeff and I had been at a very difficult and dark point. We had been working for over a year on trying to get our little Logan home ~ without success. When this little girl came into our lives (literally less than 24 hours after finding out about her) she brought with her an abundance of love and light.

I'm reading a book right now titled Choosing To See. It talks about the twists and turns that our lives often take. I am a thinker and a planner, and so many of my 'perfect' plans have never been in my control or come to pass. I look back now and thank God for that.

This is a quote from the book that instantly made me think of our little Isabella;

"... if I had lived the life I thought I wanted - I know I wouldn't have experienced the grace or the miracles of God in the ways that I have. What I've found is that it's in the most unlikely times and places of hurt and chaos that God gives us a profound sense of His presence and the real light of His hope in the dark places."

I think that is one of the main reasons why I wanted Bella's middle name to be Hope, because of the hope she brought into our lives.

When I look at Bella I see beauty. She is one of the most beautiful people I have ever meet. Not only on the outside, but on the inside as well.

She is a very determined little girl. When she knows what she wants she goes after it. She has very little fear in life, which is the complete opposite of me. I love when you can look at your children, and learn so much from them. Really I think my children are some of the greatest teachers I have ever meet.

Bella reminds me of God's love. If Jeff and I could have gotten pregnant easily or when I thought was the 'perfect' time, we would have never had this little miracle in our lives. I can't imagine my life with out her.

Bella reminds me everyday of God's love. She came into our lives when we needed her most, and has been a joy ever since. I love this little girl more than words can say. She is such a light in my life, and is my sunshine on the cloudiest of days.