Today I have done quite a bit of reflecting on our adoption journey. This isn't a journey that can be done alone, and one of the few things that I can say about our journey is that we have not walked alone. We are surrounded by a huge community that has supported us from Day 1. From our family and friends whose faces we have actually seen, and from friends that we have only "met" virtually, we have drawn strength throughout this marathon. It has been almost two years since we started this process, and thankfully, those people who surround us haven't grown weary, even when Brian and I have! We are continually amazed daily by people who we discover are following our journey. It is impossible to put in words how much the hugs, cheers, tears, phone calls, emails, and prayers have strengthened us. The magnitude with which you all have loved us along the way blows me away and touches my heart.
Knowing how much you all have stood beside us through the highs and the lows, I can say with confidence that there will be shouts of joy and dancing in the streets from all over God's creation when this little one is home with us forever, AMEN?!?
So today, I am especially grateful for the people who are standing and walking beside us. Thank you. We love you and appreciate you more than you could ever know.
Amen and Amen! Beautifully put. :)
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Kathy, not a day goes by that I don't think about you and pray for you and Mikayla! Though family and friends can not take away the void that is in your heart for your little girl, I'm so thankful that you do have a community that is walking this journey alongside you. And always remember that I am here if ever you want to come over!!!! We'd love to have you and there are lots of little ones that can temporarily fill your arms if you need it!
ReplyDeleteAmen Kathy, thank you for sharing your heart. We are constantly praying for you and your family as you prepare for this wonderful reunion.
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