One year ago tonight, Joel and I sat filling out the online application for our adoption agency. We anxiously hit the "submit" button, fulfilling a dream we'd had since before we got married. We were officially on our way. We were diving in. We thought that by this time next year, we'd have a sweet addition to our family.
But we continue to wait. We mark this day with remembrance and love. We thank God for the wait. For all He is teaching us. For all He has done.
We have always tried to remember significant days in our marriage and in our family, in an effort to "Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take." from Jeremiah 31.
And while eventually this day may be overshadowed by other important days (the day we get our referral, the day we pass court, the DAY WE MEET, the day we get to bring you home), we mark today as something special.
The day we began our journey to you.
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2 years ago
Can it really have been a year? Though the time has flown for me, I know the ache you feel. The time will be upon you soon, and you will have to pinch yourselves to realize it's finally happening! Praying for you tonight.
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