Friday, August 2, 2013

Yay, Maya!

This brought tears to my eyes today.

It was the first time I knew she understood me.

We've worked on this since the day we picked her up from the orphanage.  To most, its not a ginormous deal, but to me, its a breakthrough. 

Its a simple command . . ."Clap your hands, Maya!"

Any other time I've said this to her, a blank stare is all that's returned.

But today . . .

http://youtu.be/jMGKW4LSUs8

She understands me.  I know she does, and it makes me so, so happy.  I hope and pray that her understanding of love and family is increasing, too, and that it brings her a feeling of safety and comfort.
 
What a happy day :).
 
Love,
 
Paige
 

1 comment:

  1. So precious to see her understanding you! Thanks for sharing the video. Love it! (P.S. I am adopting through Lifeline as well and have been following your story. So neat to see you at home with your little girl now!)

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