One step at a time......: I am thankful for...

Grandma and Tayla on her 6th Birthday ;)

I am thankful for Tayla and all the love she has brought to my life.
What a beautiful little girl she is; yesterday was her 6th birthday, and I was able to spend the day with her. It was so fun to see how happy she is and the loving family she belongs to. Not all that long ago her life was full of uncertainty never knowing what tomorrow was going to bring. I often wonder if she really remembers much about that part of her life. I know she misses her little brother Camron, she told me that just yesterday; she said she loves him and wishes they could live next door to each other. For that I am very sad for her. I know she continues to love her biological father Jared, and what he represented in her life. He was the one who tried to care for her, and show her happiness, but he was so very young. Jared continues to love her, and loved her so much that he gave her, and her little brother up so they would have a better chance at a good life. It's kind of ironic how Jared is the only one she ever mentions he really is still an important part of her life.

Tayla and her mom Jana

I have to say I am so very grateful to the family that adopted her. They love her so very much, and she is so happy. They also have a lot of gratitude for her in their life. I am sure this is just how God intended for it to be. It's been about a year and a half since Tayla, and Camron have been adopted, and there have been some very difficult times for me. I miss them terribly at times. But it never fails, just when I was missing her the most. Jana would write me an email giving me an update, and a little message from sweet little Tayla. They have allowed me to be a part of her life, and to still be her grandma. I never thought the day would come that I would be allowed to know where she lived, and visit her when I am in Logan. But, that day has come. Thank you cannot even begin to express the feelings I have for this family right now. I am excited for Jared as well. He will have his first visit since her adoption in early September.

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