Magnificat

One week ago at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, I met my new son.

I can't put into words how it felt to 

have my husband and daughter return

and to hold Maxwell for the first time.

My heart was singing.

And now, we're all adjusting and transitioning into our new normal,

and this normal is wonderful!

The first few days were challenging and

Maxwell was slow to attach to me.
But soon a bond began to form,
and it grows stronger every day.

Maxwell took to Logan right away,
and these two little brothers are already incredibly close.

And now, on Christmas Day, my heart is full.
Full of praise for the One who's done great things through this adoption process,
full of hope as Maxwell continues to bond with us,
full of love for my family.

My soul glorifies the Lord this Christmas Day.

We praise God this day for every blessing.

The words of Mary's song, the Magnificat,
is a beautiful way to praise Him for all things...


"My soul will magnify the Lord;
I rejoice in God my Savior,
In the wonder of His favor.
For He has done great things for me;
He was mindful of His servant.
Every age shall call me blessed.
The Hope of Abraham come
In the giving of a Son;
For He who promised is mighty
In remembering His mercy.

My soul will magnify the Lord
For His grace to those who fear Him
Through every generation.
The proud He scatters to the wind
As the ruler's strength is broken,
And the rich are left with nothing.
The humble lifted high,
And the hungry satisfied;
Our Portion and our Treasure,
Our Hope and Help forever."