Today I had the sweetest, long-awaited surprise! I had picked Jubilee up and was hugging her and she grasped my face in her hands and said, “I love you mom” and kissed me.
She has said, “I love you” when I have said it first, but never has she initiated it. I have waited just about a year to hear those words on her own and finally{!}. I am teary as I type. They were a long, long, long time coming. Ahhhh, let me assure you – it was music to my ears.
Also, Emma had promised her little siblings that she would take them to a movie. She had them all shower, did their hair all fancy-schmancy…and put party clothes on each of them and took them to the movies….and let me tell you, they are soooo excited!!
I grabbed my camera just before they went out the door!! Don’t they just look so festive??
Tomorrow I thought we could do a Thankful link up….link your Thanksgiving posts and we can celebrate together all the things we are thankful for…and by the way, if you put a picture of your home, or your front door, or your Thanksgiving table, or preparing your special meal…that would be extra, extra special!!
Emma is beyond sweet! What an amazing big sister. And amazing little siblings too = )
Rejoicing with you – that your little girl who doesn't hear so good – can speak those words to her Mama's heart. I love it!
And what a treasure you have in Emmy! I love how excited all the kids look!
How wonderful that heard the words you have waited for! We loved meeting Jubilee a couple weeks ago- she is delightful!
Hope they all had fun at the movie! They look adorable!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Having your precious daugher Jubilee say those 4 words into your face, oh Linny that is so wonderful! I'm in happy tears.
Emma is such a sweet big sis. The kids look so gorgeous all dressed up, and so proud. I do hope they had a wonderful time. Warms my heart.
Oh Linny that is too sweet! I am so happy she is receiving your love and filled up to the point of wanting to give it! 🙂 Such happy news!
I knew that one day you would hear these words from your little princess. Beautiful!!
The kids look so sweet all dressed up. What a great big sister. Hugs and love
oh, they do look so smart!! how fun!
i got all teary with you. love this. clayton has repeated 'i love you' for several months….it was a special, special day hearing his 1st unprompted 'i love you.' i blogged it & just guess who it was for?! his twin of course. i'm waiting on mine still and that's okay…i LOVE their relationship. =)
Oh this brought tears of joy to my eyes! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
How sweet is that sweet Jubilee!!!! You certainly do have a handsome group of children. You are truly blessed. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
The best Thanksgiving gift- Love It!!! awwww…remember when each of mine have said I love you for the first time on their own- THE BEST!!
Isn't it the best having big kids AND little kiddos too? I was just wondering about Jubilee too…wondering how she was communicating and thinking how last year around this time we were thinking the Lord was sending us to Jubilee's province for a sweet little one diagnosed with CP who is now with Jesus. What a year it has been! Always, ALWAYS God is faithful. May your thanksgiving be filled with giggles and memories and good health and laughing until your tummy muscles are sore!
love,
Holly
Rejoicing with you at your wonderfully sweet news!! Emma is the coolest big sister EVER!!! And you can tell her I said so!! What fun for the five littles!!!
♥ you guys and Happy Thanksgiving!!
Oh, what a beautiful moment!
And your little people look absolutely gorgeous!
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
What a sweet day! Love you and yours!
What an amazing gift! Thank you God! Hugs to you and Jubilee!
That Emma, what a big heart – looks like they had so much fun!
What a beautiful gift, just in time for Thanksgiving! God knows how to bless our little hearts, doesn't He?!!
What a precious gift!
Happy Thanksgiving Linny, That has to be better than a virtual hug any day….LOL
isn't it the BEST when we realize that it's the little things in life that matters…
Have a Great DAY!!!!!
Oh, what a gift to your heart those precious words were…Praise God for how He is working in her heart!
This brought tears to my eyes. How special those uninitiated-by-us declarations of love are from our children!