As I was cleaning the house this weekend to get ready for the home visit tomorrow, I started to think about the day that Sara was born--August 13, 2008.
Now, if you asked me where I was on August 13, 2009 or 2010, I wouldn't have any idea. Ironically, I do know where I was on August 13, 2008. I was in the middle of my road trip to Mexico. I had quit my job, put most of my stuff in Laura's basement and was moving to Mexico. I left "for a year" but had absolutely no intention of returning to the US or to Chicago. I was on a journey to "the rest of my life." Little did I know, "the rest of my life" was being born in a country far, far away.
My hope and prayer is that on August 13, 2012, I will be celebrating Sara's fourth birthday with her. I know it will be the best August 13th of my life so far.
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The other day someone asked me what would happen if I got an older child. Would I miss all the first's in their lives. My answer is alway's we will have Our First's together as a family. This year will be her first birthday with her Forever MOM!! I am alway's praying for you and Sara
ReplyDeleteEverytime I look at her picture, I smile - it just happens - I don't have to make myself smile, it just happens automatically! I can't wait to meet her! And, Aug. 13 will always be special to us from now on!
ReplyDeleteHave you heard back from any of the grants you applied for?
Love, Mom
I am beyond thrilled for you! I am praying that today goes smoothly, and that you have a calm peace that can only come from God! Can't wait to meet Sara!!
ReplyDeleteI can't really do anything with grant applications until the home study is finished. I have my physical next week and then it should be done. I have all the applications filled out and ready to go. Just need the home study.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
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