Emma has surgery on Monday. In two days, her dear hand, foot and leg will be forever altered. Changed in good ways that will enhance her life and increase her functionality.
Change, nonetheless.
And how she looks now, is so precious to us.
She is perfect.
The Lord fashioned her wonderfully and beautifully.
Her hands are so very dear to me. I find myself tearing up just typing those words.
We have wanted to capture Emma just as she is now. For us to remember forever, and so that she can see how truly lovely she was as a little girl in April spring, when she looks back as an older girl wondering.
Her bright eyed, sparkling, sweet countenance.
Her joy at each moment.
The wonder she sees in each event unfolding around her.
Kissable hand, at brow as she sleeps.
Her strong, able legs carrying her hither and yon.
Black hair bending inward, thick and shiny, framing her pretty apple-cheeked face.
Our sweetest Emma Kate YuXiao.
We worship and serve and belong to a God who delights in providing. A God who loves to lavish the "more" on His children.
Jim and I had been praying about a photo shoot of Emma. We both had some avenues to pursue, and while we were collecting information, time felt like it was speeding quickly to her surgery date. And funds were short and tight.
Just being honest.
How like our Lord to give us something that not only did we desire for us, but for our Emma. Something unnecessary, but oh, so gallant and beautiful. Our gentlemanly Father.
God had us win a professional photo shoot at a very good photography studio at our school's carnival. No kidding!
And not only that, the studio fit us in for today.
So this afternoon, Emma bathed and we primped. She donned her beautiful silk moss-colored baptism dress with the gorgeous fuschia bow and off we went to Tiny Acorn Portraits in Edina.
Laura, the photographer, worked diligently and so kindly to capture Emma Kate, just as she is. In all her sweetness, dearness and beauty.
And I couldn't help myself. For the entire time, tears slowly rolled down my cheeks. The good kind. My heart swelled to bursting in my chest for love of this girl and love of our Heavenly Father.
His goodness was so very sweet and kind to us today.
And Emma glowed.
1 comment:
my tears flow with yours. Having met her now, I love her even more, too! We cannot wait to see her beautiful pictures. And we uphold you in prayer for the week ahead. Our mighty God is your fortress and your shield. He is your rock and your redeemer. Working always to make things anew. Sometimes through quite ordinary means and sometimes through extraordinary - but always by His loving and powerful hand! Love to you as you embrace this next chapter in your journey with Emma Kate!
Christine
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