It's somethin bein part of a clan....
it must feel like there is more weight to your anchor......
Sometimes that weight feels like it's right on your back! Believe me, I know.
Siblings can be so heavy sometimes....
But they also bring such a gift to your life.......
You have someone who looks up to you......
And will always affirm your talents.
In the words of Sarah "You're such a great artist! Just like me."
And you have someone who wants you to "check out her moves" so you can affirm her back.
Which you did so graciously through your giggles.....
These smiles.....
they are some of the realest smiles we have ever made......
and all who know him would tell you,
this guy doesn't often make a face so tender....
Hugging you made him complete.
And giving you this tape and seeing your instinctive pose with it.....
yeah, that made my heart explode with stars.....
with recognition.
I know that face.....
When it was time to leave, you melted into your mom's arms.....
And I was so fulfilled.
Thank you.
We love you both.
Everything is beautiful.
What a mighty God we serve! So full of joy right now. Love ya sis
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Indeed! What a joyful season..... even when it's not, what a Mighty God we serve......
DeleteI love all of this. Everything about it. The way she smiles and her eyes get as big as hubcaps. She gets that from you. Also, on an unrelated non-mushy but yet somehow observant note- I totally think your fella looks just like Nick from New Girl. It just hit me in those photos. It is totally complimentary. Nick's a looker! Love you, Laura Huey. You are serving the internets well with your story.
ReplyDeleteLove you, too Kimmie Jones. You always had the inside scoop on these developments ;) I feel like this has all been such a gift, an extraordinary undeserved gift.... an expression of God's love and grace towards us. Though we falter, fall and make mistakes, He offers redemption and does not withdraw His relational love...... Her desire to know and love us blows me away. What a gift, now I am crying again, thanks for that.
DeleteAs far as Jerome's doppleganger, yes. Totally. And that guy always plays such a smarmy character, ha ha! I don't know what he's like on that show, but yes he is quite a looker. I love my guy so much, he looks better to me now than when we were youngsters..... I'll have to mention it to Jerome, he hates that guy! ha ha!
God Bless Laura is all i can say to you and your family because you were given a truly wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteYes, John! A gift greater than any other this world could offer..... <3
DeleteHave a wonderful evening, John :)
Laura you have to stop posting such beautiful, heart-wrenchingly warm and fantastic posts. I can't take much more. I'm overflowing. Right out my eyes. Literally. I was telling my wife your whole story last night and my voice just broke in the middle of it and I had to compose myself before I finished. This is amazing... but seriously. I just need to see a picture of your living room now or something.
ReplyDeleteI mean it. Cut out the life-affirming beauty. It's like... making me a better person and stuff.
Really?! Like voice cracking!? I love it!.... Your wife's definitely going to become bloggy now, with you telling her a stranger's story and emoting like that. She's gonna be over here pronto.... Hi Jen! ;)
DeleteI will be posting some inconsequential vintage wares asap just for your manliness, Geek.... I'm tellin ya, your family would be friends on the real with mine. ;)
i am so happy for you. what a gift to see that beautiful little girl!
ReplyDelete!!!! This is "the find" of my life, right Rae?!
DeleteThanks so much, buddy :)
Oh wow! Such a happy post! She's such a beautiful girl and definitely looks just like y'all. I'm glad that she'll part of your family in person now as well as in your heart.
ReplyDeleteA happy post, indeed! Eartha, isn't it just plum crazy?! We are over the moon with joy and feel so so grateful for it all.
DeleteI think Emily looks like a sweet mix of me and Jerome, she definitely got the best of us. :)
Whoa, this is such a tender moment! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! Funny thing is Emily kinda looks like my kid sister, Antonia. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family! You're doing great, I know The Lord is well pleased! Way to be sister!
Thanks, Mason :) Everything that led up to this was is in His perfect plan, and oh yes... He is getting all the glory for it! None of this is anything but His display of goodness, mercy, redemption and grace. I haven't earned it, been "good enough" for it nor could I ever... God's just that way. She's so sweet... she's so gracious. It's amazing.
DeleteI have been following this story all week at it was the best, most life affirming thing I have seen in a long time. I am happy for you and all your children. You gave her a great start. One you couldn't have given her yourself at the time. Good on ya girl.
ReplyDeleteShe's amazing, Cal. She is beyond anything I can say..... thanks for the kindness :)
DeleteAnd your words "life affirming" ring so true!!
just awesome Laura and Jerome :) Jerome Emily looks so much like you with lauras eye brows. i love this truly a demonstration of Gods love being unfolded with His endless mercys just love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Laura! I'm just blown away. I have so much tears. I love what Kal said. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I feel so in awe to be reading this. I'm just so happy for you and your family. This is what it's all about. I am so happy for you, you are all amazing people. I just can't stop smiling at all this. Talk to you soon!
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