Welcome to the world, Giuliana Grace!
May 18, 2011
6 pounds 14 ounces
20 inches long!
Karen and I met my first year here in the Dominican Republic. My first year she was our French teacher and last year she transitioned into the curriculum coordinator slash eventual director when our director left last year. She has been an amazing boss and friend and parent of a student. I fell in love with her two boys and although she vehemently denied the desire to ever have another child, she soon came around and decided to try for one more to complete their family of five. :)
Look at this little doll and tell me that she's not one of the cutest babies you've ever seen.
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| proud big brothas |
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| We made them do a photo shoot before Giuliana came home |
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| Anthony is a big brother! :) |
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| Danny meeting his baby sis. |
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| So sweet... |
I don't know if I could ever express how much this family means to me.
They have willingly and graciously accepted me as a part of their lives. They do so much for me, and I'm pretty sure that I could never repay them for all they have done. I feel encouraged and lifted up by Karen and she is a constant source of joy and laughter. She helps distract me from work and let me tell you, this past week since she's been gone, I've gotten caught up on my mountain of grading and I've finished my lesson plans until the end of school. She has been a constantly faithful friend, and I pray that her daughter gets the fierce loyalty that Karen possesses.
Back in September I woke up one night because ... Well, I live in the DR and there are a million things that could wake a person up: roosters, loud cars, random dogs, etc. Anyways, I woke up and, more clearly than I ever have before, heard God speak to me and tell me to pray for Karen's baby. It did freak me out a little bit, but I was faithful and have continued to pray for this beautiful little girl since then.
Now that Giuliana's here, I have loved getting to see her brothers, mom, and dad fall more in love with her and with each other. I love the boys' desire to continually love on her and hold her. I love how they give me an update of Giuliana's activities every time I see them. It's so awesome to see how Dan and Karen look at Giuliana with such love, such care. I can only imagine the fierce protection this little girl is going to receive when she grows up from her dad and brothers. It's amazing.
I'm so thankful to be a part of this family and this baby girl's life.
They have willingly and graciously accepted me as a part of their lives. They do so much for me, and I'm pretty sure that I could never repay them for all they have done. I feel encouraged and lifted up by Karen and she is a constant source of joy and laughter. She helps distract me from work and let me tell you, this past week since she's been gone, I've gotten caught up on my mountain of grading and I've finished my lesson plans until the end of school. She has been a constantly faithful friend, and I pray that her daughter gets the fierce loyalty that Karen possesses.
Back in September I woke up one night because ... Well, I live in the DR and there are a million things that could wake a person up: roosters, loud cars, random dogs, etc. Anyways, I woke up and, more clearly than I ever have before, heard God speak to me and tell me to pray for Karen's baby. It did freak me out a little bit, but I was faithful and have continued to pray for this beautiful little girl since then.
Now that Giuliana's here, I have loved getting to see her brothers, mom, and dad fall more in love with her and with each other. I love the boys' desire to continually love on her and hold her. I love how they give me an update of Giuliana's activities every time I see them. It's so awesome to see how Dan and Karen look at Giuliana with such love, such care. I can only imagine the fierce protection this little girl is going to receive when she grows up from her dad and brothers. It's amazing.
I'm so thankful to be a part of this family and this baby girl's life.
