Thursday, December 24, 2009

This year


Last year, you were just a hope that lived in our hearts, a prayer whispered on our lips, a picture hung with care on our tree.

This year, you are here... to hold, to cherish, to love. Forever.

We are so thankful.

16 comments:

sherry said...

Blessings to all of you! Kellsey is just adorable!

Sherry in Indy
Mom to Kelly, 16, who just happens to have Ds

TheAlbrechtSquad said...

Oh Garcia family, this touched my heart! Merry Christmas!

Faith said...

Oh, WOW! I CAN'T even tell you how much that picture speaks to me. I have NO words.

datri said...

Wow, that picture gave me chills and brought a tear to my eye. From a picture on an ornament to a beautiful child in your house. A perfect Christmas present!

Maureen Claypool said...

Beautiful! Your family has been truly blessed and Kellsey now has the most awesome, loving family! Have a very Merry Christmas, Kellsey - I wish I could be there to see it!! Enjoy your Christmas Garcias!!

Kristin said...

Definitely teared up a little bit. What a blessing. Congratulations Renee, Frank, Kassidy, Kameron, Kennedy, Keeghan, and Kellsey! I hope you have a fantastic Christmas!

From KJK in Ontario, Canada.

Holly Aytes said...

How sweet! She seems to be very happy as one of your family! Have blessed Christmas!

Hevel said...

Happy Christmas to your family from Israel.

FROGGITY! said...

so beautiful!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :)

Carla said...

awww....

Merry Christmas!!

mom2natnkatncj said...

Love it!

Momto4 said...

Renee-
Your post reminded me of a song by Third Day called Merry Christmas!


There's a little girl trembling on a cold December morn
Crying for momma's arms
At an orphanage just outside a little China town
There the forgotten are

But half a world away I hang the stockings by the fire
And dream about the day when I can finally call you mine

It's Christmas time again but you're not home
Your family is here and yet you're somewhere else alone
And so tonight I pray that God will come and hold you in his arms
And tell you from my heart I wish you Merry Christmas

As I hang the tinsel on the tree and watch the twinkling lights
I'm warmed by the fire's glow
Outside the children tumble in a wonderland of white,
Make angels in the snow

But half a world away you try your best to fight the tears
And hope that heaven's angels come to carry you here

It's Christmas time again but you're not home
Your family is here and yet you're somewhere else alone
And so tonight I pray that God will come and hold you in his arms
And tell you from my heart I wish you Merry Christmas

Christmas is a time to celebrate the holy child
And we celebrate his perfect gift of love
He came to earth to give his life
And prepare a place for us
So we could have a home with him above

It's Christmas time again and now you're home
Your family is here so you will never be alone
So tonight before you go to sleep, I'll hold you in my arms
And I'll tell you from my heart, and I'll you from my heart
I wish you Merry Christmas


Kristina
Ohio

RK said...

My eyes are wet and my heart's in my throat... but I must say one thing. THAT is the big God I serve (WE serve)! Praise HIm that a picture like that can happen!

Tara Marie said...

Sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes..........

Arizona mom to eight said...

So wonderful, a cherished dream fulfilled. A precious little girl in your arms.

JennyH said...

I love this picture!

It's so sweet.