Hazel was born 34 days ago. As I was reflecting on this milestone the other day, I was overcome with gratitude for the wonderful, miraculous, perfect 34 days it has been.
I don't flinch every time the phone rings. I don't flinch any time the phone rings.
I don't check my emails a million times a day out of fear that something is going wrong (I still check my email a million times a day, because hey, I like hearing from people)
I love getting emails from our wonderful birthmother. We have such a great relationship with her.
The lawyers only contact us with good news- we might get some money back, what date do we want to finalize, etc.
Hazel loves to snuggle. That, in and of itself, is heaven on earth.
I don't feel like my feet are about to be swept out from underneath me any second.
I love talking about the adoption, and adoption in general. It is a miraculous thing!
I'm not terrified.
I'm happy. We are happy! We are so in love with this baby girl.
A few things I learned after my first 34 days:
I will never (never say never, but I'm saying it) adopt from a state with a 30 day revocation period again.
I believe the Spirit works in every adoption, but it sure is nice to have a birthmom who recognizes it.
Birthmothers are amazing. All of them. Even ones that change their mind, but especially ones that don't.
Our failed adoption broke our hearts, but strengthened our resolve to adopt and become parents. For that strength and surety of our decision, I am grateful.
12 comments:
You deserve this happiness! You've been through a lot!
Keep enjoying your baby girl!
Wow 34 days! It seems like you guys just left. I'm so glad that you don't have to live in fear of not knowing what will happen. I am so happy for you guys! Love and miss you.
Reading these past few posts makes ME grateful, and I'm a complete stranger. (I linked to you after the first 34 days from the R house.)
Happy day to you! So glad to see this all happen.
She is so adorable and I am so excited for you. Hazel has the greatest parents in the world.
Congratulations! Adoption is such a wonderful thing. I remember how horrible I felt when adoptions feel through between when my parents got me and my first brother, so I can only imagine how much worse it must be as the prospective adoptive parents. I'm so glad things worked out for you in the end, though. Enjoy your sweet baby!
-Ginny (Gilmore) Buhler
My favorite scripture is Alma 36:20&21
20 And oh, what joy, and what marvelous light I did behold; yea, my soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain!
21 Yea, I say unto you, my son, that there could be nothing so exquisite and so bitter as were my pains. Yea, and again I say unto you, my son, that on the other hand, there can be nothing so exquisite and sweet as was my joy.
I've thought it's a pretty good scripture for adoption, infertility and the journey to parenthood.
I'm so over-the-moon happy for you three. I needed this today.
Luv ya!!
P.S. I still owe you a California Roll lunch.
i love reading your posts! madelyn and i would love to come visit you one of these days and meet sweet baby hazel. i'm so sad we weren't able to make it to your philly shower! let me know when would be a good time for a visit! :)
sheena
Hi Issac, Sara, and Hazel,
I was given your blog link by your cousin Carly. I hope that's o.k. Carly said that you had an amazing adoption story, and boy was she right. I have loved reading every bit of your story. My husband Jacob and I are adopting through LDSFS as well. We actually just found out about a week and a half ago that we are officially approved and we could not be more excited! I would love to talk to you guys about your journey and ask you some questions if that would be o.k. If you would like, you can contact me at jandscrown at yahoo dot com.
Wishing you every happiness,
Sharon & Jacob Crown
:') You make me cry, you know that? At least this time it is from happiness! Love you!
Oh, and I LOVE the pictures!
Sara I love reading your blogs! It is nice to know that someone who NEVER quits smiling, openly admits life has it's challenges-you are so inspiring and down to earth!
Sounds like the happiest 34 days ever!
Post a Comment