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Three little bright-eyed girls hold my mother’s heart. They
are gifts, treasured and precious lives entrusted to me. They love their bows
and dresses, pinks and purples, dolls and castles. They play together, giggle,
and hug. Yet, each of them is unique. If you were to come to my house, you
would discover just how different they are from each other. Somehow, they fit
together so well; they are perfect for each other; they are sisters.
Ellie is my almost-seven year old. She is my drama queen and
creativeness pours out of her easily. She is advanced for her age at school,
and next year she will most likely be joining that talented and gifted
program. Then there is Nina, my other six
year old. She joined our family through international adoption before she
turned 4 years old. At the time, her development was that of an infant, but
with the love and support of a family she is now an average Kindergartner and we
are astonished at how much she has accomplished in life. Due to her background,
Nina struggles with some mental health issues, some we hope she will overcome
as she continues to grow, and some that will be a part of her life. Nina also
has Cerebral Palsy and she faces the challenges that come from her disability.
And there is my rascal, Nichole. She is four years old and she has Down
syndrome. She is the reason we chose to adopt Nina. She changed our hearts
forever, teaching us about what really matters in life and re-establishing our
priorities.
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