Stephanie

Delilah and Stephanie proudly wearing their tribal costumes. Each tribe has a specific pattern or weave that they wear for celebrations and holidays.

Last but not least is our little Stephanie. Stephanie is 9 years old. Stephanie is Delilah’s sister by birth. She is somewhat fragile health wise as she has Sickle Cell Anemia, but she is just a little burst of energy.
Stephanie is very bright and remains at the top of her class. She is also very creative. She has grown up loving us and probably doesn't remember when we weren’t in their lives. So our relationship with her is a bit unique from the other girls.
I always love to talk with her by phone because she is always so enthusiastic. While I am disappointed that she hasn’t been able to grow up in our home playing dolls and being a typical American little girl, I know how much their grandmother loves them both and I sleep well at night knowing how loved both girls are.
Stephanie is the type of child who makes you smile just being around her because she gets so excited about everything. I can’t wait to give her real hugs and kisses.

We are very excited to go to Burkina to spend time with all of our girls. With every document that comes in the mail and every shot we receive it makes this journey more real. I am starting to get very excited.