The Little Things - Reposted

****These past few blogs are from an earlier site which I no longer use*****

There are all kinds of special occasions in life. Christmases with family and Fourth of July picknics are things most of us enjoy. The vacations with friends and family are special moments indeed, even in Florida where Mickey Mouse is our neighbor. Graduations and birthays are milestones that well deserve celebration.

What I am looking forward to are the small moments. Sticky fingers after baking brownies, gaptoothed smiles fortelling of a visit from the tooth fairy, these are the things that make life complete. Quiet dinners together, and family game night with Shoots and Ladders, Candy Land, Monopoly .... these are things I can't wait for.

I want to see ballet recitals, t ball games, piano rehersals, and anything else that will make my little one into an adult. Maybe it'll be soccer, karate, or singing lessons. These are the things that will make up the every day. I hope I don't take them for granted one single second.

I can't wait for soft giggles, rainy days in bed with a storybook, or cuddled on the couch watching tv. I want to see the light go on when the homework starts to make sence and to kiss away the sting of a skinned up knee. I can already smell the fresch scent of a hug from a child straight out of the bath. Someday, if I'm lucky, I'll get to hear "Mom, I love you."

Dear Child

Dear Child,

               Welcome to your new home.  You may be scared, but know that you are loved and you’re new family is here for you.  Life won’t be perfect, but with love, music, and laughter we will make it better.  There are a lot of things for us to share and I look forward to every moment.

               I have waited for you such a long time.  There’s a new grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins that are eager to add you to our family.  We have three small dogs; Angel, Diva, and Mocha who want nothing more than another person to love. 

               What ever comes, we’ll get through it together.  You are loved, and that is what counts.  Hang tight and I’ll see you soon. 

Love Mom

To The Birth Parents

Dear Birth Mom/Dad,

               First, know that your child is safe and loved.  I can’t promise a perfect life, no one can, but this child will always be my first priority and will have everything I have to give.  We don’t know each other, and I’m sure my promise means little to you now, but I want you to know I mean it.

               I don’t know you, or your circumstances, and can’t pretend to understand what you’re going through.  I   hope you are well and pray that your life turns out the way you’ve dreamed.   Change is the only constant, and I know there are good things ahead for all of us.

                I have waited my whole life for the honor of being a mother.  Please know you have granted me my fondest wish, and that is something I’ll never forget.  On behalf of myself and my family, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Genesis - The Beginning

This is the beginning in a very real sense. 

I found out this week that my adoption application has been approved.  After over a year and a half of craziness; endless paperwork, having someone inspect everything I've ever done and everyone I've ever know.  It's finally going to happen.

To all of you there to help me … Hold on tight it's going to be a roller coaster.