Letters to Julia - I am your "mother"

This was my post that I wrote on Sunday, but internet was not working so I never got to post it. I am posting now and then the follow-up to the next day.

Dear Julia,

Tonight I filled out an official legal document as your "mother." It was a very surreal moment. I know that I am your mother. I have known that for some time. But now, since the Kenyan government has given me legal guardianship of you, I am allowed to fill out the "mother" section on your passport application!

So tomorrow we go to the Department of Immigration to file your passport application! Such an exciting day, bringing us one step closer to going to America!

I am so happy to be your mama. Every day.