Another Milestone

Last night Keith and I went out for supper.  We left the children with Keith's brother and his wife.  This was the first time we left Eliana with anyone.  We were a little worried about how she would handle it.  We explained it to her and assured her we wouldn't be gone for long.

When we arrived at Keith's brother's she ran right in and started playing.  There were no tears when we left.  And she did great the whole time!  She asked where we were a few times but was satisfied when they reminded her that we would be back soon. 

They said she proudly informed them that she has a Daddy and Mommy, which is so sweet and humbling.

She came running and laughing, "Mommy!" when we got back.  We were so proud of her for being so brave!

Just 4 months ago this same little girl panicked when I got out of the van to drive another vehicle home even though Keith and the other children were still in the van with her.  We stopped part way home to trade places because she simply couldn't stop screaming! 

So, being fine for an evening without either of us there is amazing progress!  What an incredible journey it has been! I'm sure that we still have a ways to go, but just look how far we've come!