When Hello Also Means Goodbye

I have been struggling with this post for a couple weeks. The topic not easy to grapple with. The truth of the matter is our wonderful hello story with our Miss A is also a sad goodbye story for the many who have loved her in South Africa. Our baby has been incredibly loved. Truly loved and cared for. As parents it fills our hearts, we are deeply grateful. From the house mothers who have tenderly cared for her day in and day out, the dedicated volunteers who have supported her providing extra snuggles when hands were full, and the families who have embraced our baby girl as their own a village has certainly raised this child. Welcoming her into their homes, celebrating milestones, truly loving. We are beyond grateful.
Today we had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with a family who has been dear to our little girl. Her South African "family". We played, ate....splashed (oh did we splash). Miss A at home in their arms, enjoying some final snuggles. While my heart is full with this new little love in our family....a part of my heart breaks for the people she leaves behind. Thank you all who have been in our little lady's life. We are blessed by your dedication to serve the babies at Westville. Our sweet baby girl's smile will remind us daily of your care. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you.