Less than 2 years ago, we met you for the first time in China. You were so quiet and somber. Your life had been a story of tragedy. You spent the first two months of life in a hospital with no caregiver to hold and comfort you. After that, you went to live in an orphanage where there were simply too many needy babies for the nannies to care for. As a result, you spent about 23 hours a day in a crib. You were spoon fed formula and ate too slowly for all of the babies they had to take care of, so you didn't get enough to eat.
When we finally brought you back to the hotel (just 2 months after your 2nd birthday), you sat and rocked on the floor. We didn't hear your precious voice for the full 2 weeks we were in China. It was a bit scary at first, but God reminded us of something very special... You are His child, a child of the King! We are blessed to be able to care for you while on this Earth, and a true princess you are!
Look at you now! Full of life and humor and silliness! Entertaining us and cherishing every ounce of love you get. We can't wait to see how you change and flourish this next year. Happy Birthday, precious Addisyn.
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