Diary of an Adoption p.17 (by Amanda)

August 14^th

Each day as I get up I am tired and joyful at the same time. I am thankful just to touch Hannah and know she is alive. She seems to get a little better each day and for that I praise God. I love them both so much and am excited to see what God has planned for us as a family and for them as individuals. Hannah is more alert each day as well as stronger. She is changing, but it does not seem fast enough for me. Miriam has just sky-rocketed in growth. She hardly resembles the baby we met just two weeks ago. I hope that in two weeks I can look at Hannah and say she doesn’t look anything like the baby we brought home.

I hope to get to a pediatrician with the week, but I am not sure how to do it without a car. Hopefully the car will be fixed soon and I can get them in to see the doctor. Miriam is sleeping really well now so we get more rest at night. Hopefully soon I will be able to let Thom sleep at night and I will take care of them both.