Rosalee….goodness where to
even start??? How in the world
could Daddy and I have known what love and silliness and sweetness and cuteness
and giggles and life you would
bring to our family??? I just
cannot imagine The Penlands without you, and because of that my brain inserts you into
memories from before you were here, because you are so much a part of us.
Yesterday we celebrated your
fifth birthday with family and friends and I told Lori I couldn’t believe the
day of your birth had never been celebrated. I know you had fun and I hope you felt special. I hope you
felt the love of everyone around you.
We love you so very much!
A few days ago I read the
social worker’s report from our first post-adoption visit. She remarked that you and your big
brother were inseparable. So
true! Even though you’ll grow up
with stories of said brother peeing on your towel after you first got home you
must know how much he needs you now.
Even at your young age you must feel it. When I was pregnant with Eli we prayed for twins. How could we know God would answer that
prayer four years after his birth?
I love to watch you two play and laugh and speak in a language only you
understand.
Not long after you came home Eli had a party for his soccer team. I felt bad for him because all the girls were playing with you and weren’t really interested in the games he wanted to play. Afterwards he came to me all upset and I told him not to worry, he would see his friends at practice and he looked at me like I was crazy and said “I don’t care about that but I didn’t get to play with Rosalee all night!”. He and your little brother love you so.
One thing Dad and I didn’t
expect was how much you would captivate everyone around you. But how could the world not be charmed
by your smile and laugh and how flippin smart you are! At one point I almost made a sign for
you to wear to church that said “put me down!”, and at Deaf Day Jamz we had to make several
announcements to the kids about “not mobbing Rosalee.” They would literally follow you around
in a clump and we would have to go break it up.
I wonder what God will do with your life; how he will use the
amazing gifts he’s given you for his glory. Even now I can sense his hand on you, his Spirit working within you.
Dad and I are beyond
grateful for the gift of being your parents. Most days I walk around the house and hear the laughter of
three healthy kids and feel absolutely blessed beyond measure (the other days I walk around the house muttering "gremlins!" and getting dirty socks out of the refrigerator).
Happy Birthday
Rosalee!!! A better day to celebrate
there has never been!!!
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