Michelle Smiles

Teaching my children to question authority, except mine.

1 year

June5

One year ago today, we were traveling home with our daughter Sabrina.  We spent the day on planes and in airports.

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I remember feeling overwhelmed with emotion both when our plane left Guatemalan soil as well when we touched down on U.S. soil.  By the time we reached home, I thought I was too tired to feel much else and then I saw this banner (“Welcome Home, Sabrina and Mommy”) hanging in my foyer:

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And the next morning, I woke up and saw this:

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My little family fast asleep in our own home (okay we didn’t really live there any more but we still paid the mortgage every month and most of our stuff was still there).

I can’t believe it has been a year and that it has only been a year.  I can’t imagine our lives without Sabrina.  I’m one blessed momma.

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20 Comments to

“1 year”

  1. On June 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm Anne Says:

    Wow, 1 year, sweet pictures!! She is so adorable I can’t stand it!!

  2. On June 5th, 2008 at 5:33 pm juju Says:

    Time flies my friend – so glad she is home where she belongs:)

  3. On June 5th, 2008 at 5:44 pm mama k Says:

    Congrats! Sweet memories.

    Man, we’ve been cyber-friends for a long time! 🙂

  4. On June 5th, 2008 at 5:55 pm Tam Says:

    Wow, a year already! Happy anniversary!

  5. On June 5th, 2008 at 6:22 pm Cindy Says:

    Gosh! I’ve been part of your life for a year now! LOL! Or, I *SHOULD* say… you’ve been part of mine for over a year as I’ve been reading your blog daily! When we “first met”, you were waiting to go to Guatemala, not knowing when you’d be able to bring Sabrina home, and I was laying in a hospital bed just marking the days off. I thank you for getting me through the tough times! I do enjoy reading your writing and just love all the Sabrina cuteness. Looking forward to Tessa joining the family. Happy anniversary!

  6. On June 5th, 2008 at 7:09 pm Angie Says:

    Isn’t it amazing how weird the time flies by yet it just all seems like yesterday! In just 3 shorts months we both we will have received our referrals two entire years ago. It is almost unthinkable to me that all of this time is flying by and our daughters will be 2 soon.

    Anyway, congrats on the 1 year anniversary!!!!

  7. On June 5th, 2008 at 7:17 pm Rhonda Says:

    Oh Michelle, I just love that banner. It is way toooo precious!!!!!! Congratulations on a one year homecoming. It is so amazing how quickly time flies by!

  8. On June 5th, 2008 at 7:36 pm Hadyn Says:

    Awesome.

    (Is it weird that I TOTALLY REMEMBER all 3 of those pics from their original posts one year ago?)

    How thankful I am that we’re all on the other side now. To say “it was worth it” doesn’t even cover it, does it?

  9. On June 5th, 2008 at 7:43 pm Debbie Says:

    Wow! It seems like yesterday that you were down there waiting to come home. Happy 1 year home Sabrina!

  10. On June 5th, 2008 at 8:04 pm Kerri Says:

    Congrats on your special day!
    Kerri and Ruby

  11. On June 5th, 2008 at 8:09 pm Bobbi Says:

    I remember those pictures!!! WOW!!! What a difference a year makes. Who would have thought?!??!

    Congratulations on your special day.

  12. On June 5th, 2008 at 8:54 pm Martha Says:

    wow it does just seem like I saw those pics …cuz I have, I finally finished reading all your archives about a week ago so I am all caught up…I have been a regular reader since last fall and I am so happy for your family – congratulations!!

  13. On June 5th, 2008 at 11:38 pm Tera Says:

    It is so unbelievable.

    I have so many different thoughts racing through my mind as I contemplate the homecoming anniversaries.

    You said: “I can’t believe it has been a year and that it has only been a year.”

    That is so fitting. What a wonderful anniversary indeed!! Congratulations!! God bless.

  14. On June 6th, 2008 at 4:11 am MizFit Says:

    it seems like a lot longer than a year!

    I love that next morning pic—-priceless.

    just think, this time NEXT year…..

  15. On June 6th, 2008 at 6:00 am Pat Says:

    Michelle
    The banner is quite beautiful. You probably know this already, I think Steve is a keeper.

  16. On June 6th, 2008 at 6:29 am Robyn Says:

    What great pics!! Happy Anniversary!!

    Roby

  17. On June 6th, 2008 at 7:34 am Busy Mom Says:

    What a great anniversary!

  18. On June 6th, 2008 at 8:59 am Regina (FTC) Says:

    Happy anniversary! What a special day for your family.

  19. On June 6th, 2008 at 4:59 pm Jordana Says:

    What a wonderful anniversary!

  20. On June 8th, 2008 at 2:16 pm Denise :o) Says:

    Congrats on your one year mark!! I saw the banner that was made for you and it made me tear up! Very cute!!

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