In My Humble Opinion

Dear Evie,

Oh my!  Where do I start?  How can I possibly put on paper what that past 7 months have meant to me?  How can I find the words to explain to you how blessed I am to have you in my life?

First of all, I think you are the one of the best babies I ever had the joy of being around.  You are happy and pleasant and so even tempered.  You smile alot and your little voices sings sweet, sweet sounds all the time.  You can wrinkle your nose up and squint your eyes in a funny way that turns even my saddest, tiredest, frustratedest, rotten days into sweet smiles of love. 

I know deep in my heart, that God placed you divinely into our family.  Surely your mom and dad have prayed and prayed for you to find your way to them.  Oh the tears that our collective family shed, waiting and praying for God's divine plan. 

I hope that someday, your heart feels what my heart felt on Mar. 20, 2012!  I can't even put into words the warmth and completeness I felt as you were softly laid in your mom's arms for the first time.  WOW! The look on your dad's face that sunny, spring afternoon was complete peace.  His family had been made.  He just stared at you and you at him!

The months have passed so fast and you've grown so much.  Still you remain sweet and gentle and kind and so full of love and laughter.  Everyone who meets you falls in love with you and you leave an impression on their hearts.  I love showing you to new friends and family.  I want them all to know you and I want you to bless them with your smile and laughter. It's good for the soul to hear you laugh.

Today we are driving to Ft. Worth to attend your "Finalization".  This is the last step in the 3-1/2 year adoption process that your mom and dad have been through.  Difficult, sad and utterly joyful - the adventure has taught them alot about Faith, Hope and Love.  Tomorrow, they will stand with you in a courtroom and tell the Judge all about you.  With the drop of his gavel, you will become a "Whistler"! I'll be the one in the front row with the video recorder and the handful of Kleenex!

Dear Sweet Evie!  I love you with every ounce of my being!  I praise God for your life.  I thank God for the journey that lead your parents to you.  You are surely their 'long awaited daughter'!

Love,
Nana Phyllis