Rosalie Sophia
Cedar June 12th, 2007
My mom’s sister Wendy and her husband Aurelio live in Italy. They have been trying to adopt a child for many years, but in Italy, adoptions are very difficult, with literally years of red tape and extensive background checks. So the whole family has been waiting and waiting for a really long time. Yesterday, Wendy and Aurelio finally got the news that they have been waiting for: they will be adopting a 2-year-old girl from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. She is currently living in a children’s home run by French nuns.
Her name is Rosalie Sophia, and she has beautiful big eyes and looks like a sweetie. Wendy describes her as a “regal princess.”
They won’t be able to go to Africa and bring her home until December (more red tape), and it will be hard for them to wait, but they’re going to spend the next 6 months preparing for her arrival. They are going to start the process of collecting clothes and toys for their little girl. Wendy is going to learn how to do cornrows so she can braid her daughter’s hair. It is all so very exciting!
I won’t get to meet my new little cousin until the summer of 2008. They are all coming to the U.S. then for a family reunion!
I have been painting a lot this week and will have new pictures up soon.
Wow, look at those eyes. What a gorgeous little girl. Congrats!
She does look like a little princess! She is so beautiful, and her eyes are awesome. I know your entire family must be so excited — I’m so glad this has finally worked out for your Aunt!
Congrats to everyone!
-Pam.
Wow! that is incredible for your whole family. I feel your anticipation and excitment for her arrival. She is expected around Xmas? Children are such wonderful gifts.