It amazes me how much has happened in just this past year since we met our beautiful daughter,
Nika in
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. She has come so far and delights us everyday with her
exuberance and joy. She has retained a few Russian words that we continue to use so she is familiar with the language. We talk about her
Kazak home as Albina
dom (the director of the orphanage was Albina), but what she loves to talk about is Brooklyn the home we first took her to when we returned to the States and now after 4 months in a new home in a new town
Nika still refers to our house (every time we pull into the driveway) as
Nika's new house. She loves her home, her family, her school, new friends and food. We have learned a lot from one another this past year and what I know most is that we are all so special and with a little work and a lot of love we can grow and flourish in the most surprising ways. I love my daughter and am thrilled this past year is behind us and will
remember what we once were as we move forward and grow.
It amazes me how much has happened in just this past year since we met our beautiful daughter, Nika in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan. She has come so far and delights us everyday with her exuberance and joy. She has retained a few Russian words that we continue to use so she is familiar with the language. We talk about her Kazak home as Albina dom (the director of the orphanage was Albina), but what she loves to talk about is Brooklyn the home we first took her to when we returned to the States and now after 4 months in a new home in a new town Nika still refers to our house (every time we pull into the driveway) as Nika's new house. She loves her home, her family, her school, new friends and food. We have learned a lot from one another this past year and what I know most is that we are all so special and with a little work and a lot of love we can grow and flourish in the most surprising ways. I love my daughter and am thrilled this past year is behind us and will remember what we once were as we move forward and grow.
6 comments:
A very inspirational entry. It's nice to know that all the hard work that is involved creates so many rewards.
Usually I've only been reading Ethiopian adoption blogs, since that's where we are going, but I stumbled across this one -- and then realized that I recognized the photos!
-Naomi (Pine)
congrats, she looks gorgeous and so healthy and happy.
Isn't time amazing? Niki is beautiful. Its amazing how learning the language and understanding one another (compared to that day when she avoided you in Kaz) can change everything. Congrats!
I am a little late her but want to say congrats on your one year anniversary. I love the before and after pictures--she has certainly grown and thrived into a beautiful young lady.
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