Adopting. Still.
Waiting. Still.
Praying. Still.
Dreaming. Still.
Anxious. Still.
Weary. Still.
Hoping. Still.
Grateful. Still.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone...here's to an even happier December!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Gotcha Day!
It's hard to believe that it's been 2 whole years since our baby girl was placed in our arms forever! The memory of Dr. Kim praying over Sophie prior to leaving Korea and the tears as we grieved not only for all that Sophie was leaving behind, but also for all that her foster mother was giving us remain as fresh as they did on this day in 2006. We continue to carry Sophie's foster family and birthfamily in our hearts and prayers...it is clear that our little girl has been loved by many!
This day is and will remain one of the most special days for our family - it's the day we had dreamed of for so long...the day we found each other and never let go! Sophie-girl, your mama and daddy love you more than you can imagine...Happy 2nd Gotcha Day, pumpkin! Let's celebrate with cupcakes!
After arriving at the airport, 11.16.06
Celebrating Gotcha Day, 11.16.07
Sophie JeeHyeon, 11.04.08
I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know
The love I feel is as deep and real
as if it had been so.
For us to have each other
is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you the gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
Author Unknown
This day is and will remain one of the most special days for our family - it's the day we had dreamed of for so long...the day we found each other and never let go! Sophie-girl, your mama and daddy love you more than you can imagine...Happy 2nd Gotcha Day, pumpkin! Let's celebrate with cupcakes!
After arriving at the airport, 11.16.06
Celebrating Gotcha Day, 11.16.07
Sophie JeeHyeon, 11.04.08
I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know
The love I feel is as deep and real
as if it had been so.
For us to have each other
is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you the gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
Author Unknown
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Happy Distractions
During this wait for baby #2, I am thankful for the little distractions that keep my mind off of the long process of international adoption. The last few days provided the latest distraction...my sisters-in-law, Dana and Leah came into town all the way from Virginia. We are married to brothers and it's always interesting to share our stories over some wine! Then, one of my best friends, Danielle came into town from St. Louis to...attend the New Kids on the Block concert with us! Yep, we just couldn't get enough in Boston, so we all bonded over our love for NKOTB one more time...this time from the 3rd row! We are lucky gals! As silly as it is, for a few days and for a couple of hours during the concert, I didn't think of the adoption ONCE. That folks, is what I call a happy distraction. Thanks girls for taking my mind off things...let's do it again sometime.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Today marks six months on the waiting list for our second little one. We're getting SO close to knowing who our baby will be...thank goodness for happy distractions that help to take my mind off of the wait. I sure hope that we are nearing the end of this wait for our referral...please pray for good news soon.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Happy Blogaversary!
Well, friends...it's been exactly one year since we launched our blog with the announcement that we were taking the first steps toward adopting another baby from Korea. The time has flown by and we can hardly believe that we have been immersed in this process for a whole year!
In the beginning, I wasn't sure if we could keep up with a blog, but it has become another outlet for us to communicate with all of you across the miles and now, I don't know what we would do without it!
On this, our one-year blogaversary (who even knew that was a word?!), it's my pleasure to report that on the Unofficial Waiting List kept up by our agency's forum friends, we are in the #2 slot...only one family ahead of us!! (unofficially, of course.) This news is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time as we don't know when to expect our referral call...it could be any day now OR it could be months from now. Adoption is so unpredictable. We are trying our best to remain calm and give Sophie our undivided attention as we prepare her for a sibling.
We appreciate your prayers for a peaceful wait and for peaceful hearts as we have some important decisions ahead for us! Thank you for following our blog this past year...the best news is yet to come!
In the beginning, I wasn't sure if we could keep up with a blog, but it has become another outlet for us to communicate with all of you across the miles and now, I don't know what we would do without it!
On this, our one-year blogaversary (who even knew that was a word?!), it's my pleasure to report that on the Unofficial Waiting List kept up by our agency's forum friends, we are in the #2 slot...only one family ahead of us!! (unofficially, of course.) This news is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time as we don't know when to expect our referral call...it could be any day now OR it could be months from now. Adoption is so unpredictable. We are trying our best to remain calm and give Sophie our undivided attention as we prepare her for a sibling.
We appreciate your prayers for a peaceful wait and for peaceful hearts as we have some important decisions ahead for us! Thank you for following our blog this past year...the best news is yet to come!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Adoption Awareness
November is National Adoption Awareness Month...how will you celebrate?!
LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live in it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you the seed of talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
---- Unknown
LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD
Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother
Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun
The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live in it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it
One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you the seed of talent, the other gave you aim
One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears
One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.
Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
---- Unknown
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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