"We often think of the intersections in our lives, those that are planned, those that occur by chance. Some encounters we hope for, particularly love, and alas, some meetings never happen despite what we wish. I think of how those intersections have the potential to change us, our character, our circumstances, our hopes. We think about how they add to the unfinished story of our lives"...(Amy Tan, Mei Mei, 2005) Chinese folklore speaks of invisible red threads that connect a newborn child's spirit to all the people who will be important in the child's life. As the child grows, the threads shorten, drawing closer those people who are destined. We anxiously await this special meeting, a life changing intersection which will soon take us to China to bring home our little daughter, Cali Griffin.

April 22, 2011

Babies and Baseball

We are seriously amazed at God's sweet hand in bringing us the perfect child for our family! For so long we clung to the hope that our long wait was so we would be given the ideal child at the best time. It was beginning to feel like a lie that we were just telling ourselves to get through and now we have Cali and know that those words were true! Cali is a treasured gift and beautiful blessing!

As we get to know her more each day, we continue to see aspects of each of our personalities in her and pieces unique to her that are so special and fun. Daddy is already grooming her as a super Cubs fan and Investor and thinks it's great that she loves to kick a ball around with him. She cracks herself up and loves shoes (her China squeakers are the current favorite) which is so like her mommy. We, of course, think she's just the cutest and sweetest little girl ever, but that's to be expected...parents prerogative, right?

Cali loves her baby dolls too... She loves to drink tea with them, cuddle, and sing to them. Singing, listening to music, and dancing are some of her favorite things...she is literally captivated by live musical performances and enjoys singing in her stroller and as she plays.

So, the way we see it...Cali will probably be a singer, dancer, shoe designer, Comedian, Portfolio Manager, Chicago Cub, Professional Soccer Player, or all of the above : ) or none of the above. Right now, she has years to decide and we are so excited to see her life unfold. At this time, she's just concentrating on being a toddler and getting adjusted to her new life!






















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