Happy 2nd Metcha Day!

Two years ago, February 1st, 2007, we boarded a plane to finally hold and touch this face!
February 2nd, 2007....our first moments. I can still feel the weight of her in the carrier when I look at this picture
Grandpa and his girl, he loved her so much that it was amazing to witness

The first time I ever had her in my arms...I was so overwhelmed
Blanca had her dressed so sweet...she made her outfit

Sarah, now referred to as "Za-Za" and her little monkey
Grandpa comforting Ava
I loved every moment of the visit trip despite the tears that flowed when it was over

From this trip on the wait to hold this baby again was agonizing
My sweet smiley baby!


I remember it so well! My dad, Sarah and I boarded an early morning plane and we were off. My mom was sad that she could not come but a severe fear of flying kept her back. I was so nervous and so excited at the same time. We got to Guatemala on a Thursday and with our agency you travel by group so all of our babies would arrive on Friday morning. I met my daughter for the first time on the street corner! Blanca, her foster mother, was lost and I saw her from my hotel room and I ran out to greet her. I will never forget her pulling back the blanket to finally reveal my daughter's face to me in the flesh versus a picture. And there she was, full head of hair beautiful as can be!

This year's Metcha Day is very bittersweet for me. With my dad's recent passing anything related to Ava's adoption is very painful. He was part of of every step and it's just too hard for me right now. I know that in time the fact that he was with me will be a blessing and a gift but now it's just sad.

P.S.--Happy Metcha Day to Jamison's family too! They are coming to visit in two and a half weeks and we haven't seen each other since this trip. We cannot wait!