Monday, July 6, 2009

Introducing Saraia Genet Bartley

Well, today is the day! She is officially, legally my daughter, my Ethiopian Princess. And here is the meaning of her name - Saraia means Princess, Genet means Heaven, Eden, Paradise. So, she not only is my Ethiopian Princess, but she is my Heavenly Princess. Hurray!

Here is how I was introduced to her:





And, here are a few pics taken a couple weeks later by a family who went to pick up their child (more pics to come later):



4 comments:

Shelley said...

OMGosh Shala! She's so beautiful! I am so ecstatic for you! What a perfect day this is!

Jocelyn said...

I am so happy!!! What a sweet girl....yay!!

Lindsey said...

Shala...what an amazing gift from our Father! Congratulations. She is beautiful!

Rebecca said...

So excited that you made it through court! She's adorable Shala!

Encouraging Words

Psalm 27:13-14 NLT
Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

Galatians 6:9 NKJV
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.