"I'm Beautiful"

Sorry, this is an older post that I forgot to upload (from February 20, 2011).

I need to update this blog with two weeks’ worth of information. The reason I am behind was because we were attempting to better our Sabbath observance. What that means is we are trying to make it a special day from all the other days in the week. So Jaynee and I worked on adoption paperwork, staying in our church clothes, not taking a nap, playing games. When the girls were up we read scripture stories to them, listened to music, and watched a family movie (something they are not accustomed too). In addition to that we also decided to have the girls write a letter to their Grandpa & Grandma Lorenz & Buddy. They thought that was the best idea of the day. They were so excited to write their letter to buddy, and then on the first possible day to mail it, they were so excited to put their letter in the mail. They also called their grandparents and Buddy to see if they had received their special letter. It was rather cute.

That same weekend, we attended stake conference. I was busy attending 3 of the meetings, while Jaynee and the girls attended only one session. We arrived early to the family session of conference and were able to find a seat close to the front. While we were sitting there some of the local church leaders were visiting with those in attendance. The wife of the South Carolina Temple President came and greeted us. Just as she was leaving Sofi said something to the effect of "I remember her". Jaynee and I were puzzled. We couldn't think of a time that she would have met this lady. Then we realized that she assisted with Sofi's sealing to us last May. We then asked Sofi if she remembered her from the temple, and she said yes. So Jaynee asked Sofi if she wanted to say hi to her "Friend". Sofi's answer was yes. So Jaynee and Sofi went and found this lady (Sister Coyle). Jaynee explained what had happened earlier after she had said hi to us. She too was shocked to know that Sofi would remember her nearly 1 year later. They chatted about Sofi until it was time for the conference to begin. It was a rather unique experience for us all. I also believed that it helped Sofi behave more because of the special spirit she felt meeting her friend again.

Later that day (also Sunday) while the girls were listening to music, Sofi also began to sing a new song of her own creation. She began to repeat the words "I'm beautiful" for nearly 5 minutes. It was entertaining. Jaynee and I couldn't help but smile as she would change her tempo, pitch, and volume from time to time during her solo. She has since then continued to sing her created song.