Hi, Ruby Girl.
Happy Birthday, Love.
Mommy just landed half a world away and all I can think about is you, brown limbs splayed across your bed, all wonky-necked and wild-haired, lost in a dream.
I hope my love stretches across the globe and reaches you right where you are. It seems oddly fitting for me to be here, so close to the country that birthed half your DNA.
These are your roots. And you are mine.
Wishing some wonder and fun your way today.
I love you, 7 year old!
Mommy
Love that picture and that adorable girl! Seven? Really? Hope her day is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Ruby!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Ruby! Such a sweet birthday wish mama!
ReplyDeleteHappiest birthday, Ruby!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet birthday wish <3 Happy Birthday Ruby!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 7 to you Ruby!!! Have a super day. Love ya.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your family...about your life! You are such a great writer...with lots of heart and sole! Your love for the Lord always shines bright. God Bless little Ruby on her birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday sweet girl :-) 7 is good! My girly is 7 too and it's lots of fun xx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sweet Ruby! Sending prayers your way!
ReplyDeletehappy day, miss ruby!
ReplyDeletepraying for you, shannan. LOVE.
Happy birthday to your sweet Ruby!! 7 is such a fun age! I have my own 7 year old girl!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be in Africa!!!
xo ellie
Happy birthday to your Ruby. I'm celebrating my niece today as she turns 7. Her name is Ruby, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Ruby. I have three grandchildren that are 7. It's a magical number you know. Safe travels for your Mama. Have fun with your Dad and brothers.
ReplyDeleteI await the day that the THREE of us are together in AFRICA for her birthday... I have faith it will come to pass, only a matter of time.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you are SO NEAR to me Sis, yet so far away [7 037,5 km to be exact]
I can only dream that you'll be back with Pinky-pie/7 year old in hand ready to explore my home away from home here in Sub-Saharan Africa.
THINKING of YOU SO MUCH... and the Rubsters too!!
xx Lil Sis
How did our baby girl become 7??? Ruby you are so pretty and I am especially proud of your giving ,gentle heart. I know you put a smile on Jesus face too. Pappaw and Gam love you!!
ReplyDeleteRuby is 7!! I hope she gets her birthday wish, whatever it may be. xo
ReplyDeleteInternational adoption may be hard, yet you'll feel unmistakable joy when you're able to bring home another child who only needs unconditional love. Months have passed already, and I hope you're able to fly her to your home. If not, I'm sure Ruby will always think of you and how you love her, even when you're across the globe. :)
ReplyDeleteDean Glover @ AdoptionNetwork