A Teddy Bear, A Polar Bear, A Lamb, And Now A Rabbit

Three years ago today Tony and I were standing in the Build A Bear store making a teddy bear to send in a care package to Lily. We hadn't received Lily's referral yet, but we knew (hoped, prayed) it would be coming any day.

While we were in the store that day my cell phone rang. It was the China Adoptions Coordinator from our agency letting us know we had received a referral! I still get goosebumps thinking about that magical moment!!

To celebrate we take Lily back to Build a Bear each year on the 6th of March. The first time we took Lily she made a polar bear, the second time it was a lamb, and this time it was a cute floppy-eared rabbit.



The sweet woman, Freda, who was working at the store the day we received Lily's referral still works there. Unfortunately, she was not there on Saturday. Another one of the nice ladies that work there took a picture of Lily and printed it out for Freda.



Lily had a great time "building" her rabbit and I had a wonderful time remembering happy memories and creating new ones!