Early in this adoption thing, we were invited to join a waiting family group. That was.....maybe....18 months ago?? I'm not sure exactly, but since then we have watched about 10 families receive referrals, go to China, and come home with beautiful babies. Every time is wonderful. And every time reminds me that there really is an end to all of this.
It's so easy to get caught up in the waiting. Preparing a nursery, shopping for baby stuff, checking the internet, waiting family parties, travel prep, and all the rest. The waiting really takes on a life of its own. It becomes such a huge part of who you are and what you do, that you can forget what the point of all this is. A baby. A family.
Every time we watch a family united with their child, and especially this time with Mick and James, it drives home the point that this is *really* going to happen. It's going to be over soon. We will have a child. Zoe. My daughter.
Oh my.
4 comments:
Start getting your freak revved up!
Your wait is coming to an end...Very soon you'll see your daughter's face! How exciting!
Micha
LID: 05/24/06
'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.'
We are so excited for you. I know you probably have to keep pinching yourself, especially after 25 months. But yes, this process does really result in a baby. And you are very soon going to meet yours. YOUR BABY!!
soooo true!!!
Good God, how are you dealing these days......just a very short while left..........
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