If you look at the very bottom of this page, you’ll see a counter that counts every SECOND that goes by as we wait for Lainey. Literally, by the second! So far, we’ve clocked in 200+ days since beginning this adoption. Wow! Today also marks 2 months since our paperwork was officially logged in with the China Center of Adoption Affairs. We are, of course, anxious to meet our newest family member one day. But, we’re also not in the business of wishing time away. Every day that God gives us is a gift, and we can choose to embrace that gift and live it to the fullest, enjoying every single second with the people we love….or….we can choose to complain and whine that today just isn’t enough and we want more. I’m choosing that first one. My kids are growing up way too quickly and I don’t want to rush a minute of it. Happy Sunday, everyone :)
October 1st, 2006 at 7:18 pm
I agree,Donna! Very well said! Every day is a gift.
Kim
http://www.lifesong-kim.blogspot.com
http://www.myadoptionwebsite.com/lydia
October 2nd, 2006 at 10:49 am
I agree, well said, Donna. The wait is not fun, but we really have to trust that God is in control. Happy Lidaversary to you!
Janet T.
October 2nd, 2006 at 2:01 pm
It seems such a short time ago that Randy was my “baby” growing up way too fast. As I get older, I realize that time goes WAY-Y-Y too fast. The years start to blend together. But the amazing thing is that “remembering” when my boys were small is still one of the joys of my life. The time I devoted to them is something that can never be taken away. This coming year will go seem like forever for those who wait. But for those who want every day that they can savor… the year will be too quick.
Psalms 91:11 “For He will give His angels charge concerning you. To guard you in all your ways.”
These same angels that God has appointed to watch over you, Randy, Abbey, Marley, Ethan and Payton WILL also watch over Lainey where she is. Isn’t that comforting to know???