My glorious daughter, Lourdes, dancing ballet a few years ago, and the biggest joy of my life, because I am absolutely sure that although she did not grow in my womb, she certaintly grew in my heart. Adoption is a sticky issue, but after having gone to hell and back, I know that God works in mysterious ways. Somewhere in the universe there was a child claiming for a mother, and here on Earth a woman wanted to be a mother. Destiny brought us together, and she is the best to spike up our lives. A perfect daughter, a loving sister and a great student, soccer player and friend. She has gotten so many awards at her top-notch private school, too many to count... Citizen of the Year, Best Student of the Month, Disciple of Jesus, Best Student of the County and most importantly the kind, loving daughter and I can fortell she will achieve her dreams by sheer work, determination and love for her real parents and sister ... not the ones who are bounded by DNA strands, but those links wrapped up in the fibers of the heart. I love you Lourdes. I know you get it, and that makes your mommy...ME!!!! extremely happy and blessed. I can't even fathom what my life would have been without you