12. Eyes that are being opened, though sometimes still blurry, to see something they never have before.

13. revelation upon revelation, however painful

14. Hope. For change and transformation. For growth. For redemption of time and opportunity lost.

15. Life. In the creation of a little boy that did not come from my womb, but has filled such a space in my heart that I am astonished. In a friend's daughter that was recently hurt and lies in a hospital, held together by Jesus. In plants that push forth through the hard soil in a few days, rushing to do what God ordains.

16. A God who loves. Who adopted me and loves me through all my "orphan" issues. Who loves me until I can fully know how to love Him and glorify Him in all I do.