Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The Beginning

It has been just over one year since Frank and I began our adoption journey.
On a Saturday morning, April 1st 2006, we walked into our agencies door for the first time to attend an 'informal information session'. We were unsure and cranky. Being a parent was becoming a fleeting dream and not something I could take for granted.
I will never forget the feeling as we walked out of our agencies door! We did not have to say anything. We both new this was IT by the way we were holding hands, swinging them together and when we looked at each other we knew we felt the same. All Shinny eyed and smiles. One of us said, "This is it! This is what we are supposed to do!" and the other said, "Lets come right back on Monday and turn in our application!".
It has been a long journey and I do hope we are near the end. Even with its ups downs and all arounds she is more than worth the wait. I can not wait to be her mama. I am madly in love with this child that I have never held. Her eyes stare back at me from a photo, they are full of intelligence, wisdom and grace. I can't wait to meet her. Will she be silly? Will she be serious,as her photo's hint? Or will she be shy?

5 comments:

Colleen said...

Bunny Bunny Bunny.... I love you and I'm so proud of you! I miss you and I think about you every day when I look at Robert and realize that your baby is halfway around the world from you. :( Can't wait to hear some good news.

mam said...

She'll be all that and more, I'm sure. I can't wait to meet her either -- welcome to the world of blogging!

Julie said...

I love your blog! Frances is so beautiful, and I can't wait for you to bring her home.

Anonymous said...

Girlfriend. I am so excited for you. It is so great to be a mommy and you are going to be a great one. :) I lov you and miss you.

Katie said...

Lovin' the blog :) Frances is a cutie pie... but oh so serious like Ben in the most recent pics -- I think Mr Hiep needs to tickle all our babies and make them giggle!

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