Dear Girls,

We waited for you to move with us for 856 days. Over four years ago, we were told that the three of you would come to our family the same moment your brother did. But God had a different plan. And, as I’ve said time and time again, God’s plans are always right. They are always perfect.

We might not understand all the details of why we all had to wait so long, but God does. He knew exactly what needed to happen before you were even born. Although we always know God’s ways are best, it didn’t make the waiting any easier for us. While we waited, we prayed for you many, many times. We would think about you all often, and we would smile as we talked about how Layla kept all of us laughing at AJ’s visits.

We fell in love with all of you so quickly, and our hearts ached because you were separated from your brother and from us for over 2 years. After visits stopped with AJ, we longed to check to make sure you all were okay. While he was having visits, we could tell things were not as they needed to be with your first family. The waiting and unknowns made us anxious for so long. But God stepped in.

He works in mysterious ways. He worked out all of the details in His timing. Making us wait and fight for the three of you has made us cherish each of your lives even more. Many nights, we lost sleep over not knowing if you all were okay or if we would ever be united as a family. We hurt when you all hurt. So did God. He loves the three of you more than anyone else on earth.

Today, we can thank our Creator in a huge way for working things out the way He wants them to be forever. Because today, you were ADOPTED! God moved mountains, and for that, we are grateful. We love each of you more than you will ever know. Thank you for loving all of us so well. The wait was so worth it!! You never have to be separated from your brother or any of us ever again! We will love you forever and a day!

Love Always,

Mommy 💕

Romans 15:13 – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.