The Beginning of a Journey

This is my attempt at documenting our journey to adopt our little girl, Hannah. The story actually starts about 25 years ago when I was introduced to a friend's grandmother. She was an amazing women that I loved immediately. She was kind, gracious, genuine, beautiful, full of charity - so many things that I admired. And her name was Hannah. I had never heard that name before and I loved it. I decided that day that when I had a daughter of my own, her name would be Hannah.

Later on, I learned the story of Hannah in the Bible. She wanted a child so very much for so very long. This would also be a connection between me and Hannah. I wanted children so very much for so very long and am unable to conceive.

This is the meaning behind the name Hannah: It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "favored grace". In the Bible, Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel. Being barren, she asked God to bless her with a child, and her prayer was answered. Hence, the name literally means "God has graced me with a son".

I have learned to love the name even more with its connection to being blessed with children.