Amelia

5 months ago I went on a mission's trip to Belize. While I was there our team spent time at Liberty Orphanage... that is where I met Amelia. She is a lively, little girl somewhere between the ages of 18 months and 2 years old. If I could, I would adopt her... right now. I think of her constantly and pray for her. I wrote her this 2 months ago. I found it while I was looking through a box. I wish I could send it. Have her read it. Understand it. One day I hope to return to Belize, and with God's will, have the opportunity to adopt her.


Amelia,

I had another dream of you. Our group returned to the orphanage and you ran to me. I picked you up in my arms like I always did. You had that large, over-sized jump rope around your neck. You look into my eyes. My heart melted; you are so beautiful, loving, and full of laughter. You have taught me how to appreciate life. You hold my hand and walk me around the campus. Stopping at your favorite corner in between the cement bench and the ant invested tree. You jump rope. I say jump rope, but you throw the rope in the air, jump twice, then giggle for 5 minutes. I love you. You have changed me. You are afraid of snakes too... we were meant for each other. I want to return to Belize. Take you with me. Have you be my daughter. I hated leaving you. I cried. When I think of you, I still cry. When I close my eyes I can hear your giggle, see your smiling face, feel your hand in mine. I miss you. I am crying now. I want you to know... I did not want to leave you. I wanted to stay. Spend all of my time with you. You will forever be in my heart. I pray to God that his will is for me to return to Belize and adopt you. But if it is not his will, I will forever have you in my heart. Pray for you. Love you. My heart breaks knowing that you are so far away. I want to be back at Liberty pushing you on the swing. Forever. I will see you tonight in my dreams.

I love you,
Tara