Okay, it was one year and two days ago. Today. April 11th, in fact. And Vivienne had settled into our fold so beautifully. I was infrequently, but most definitely, feeling the weight of considering adoption. Again. Vivienne in April 2010 The process of watching Vivienne blossom, well… it changed me. When she and I met in the Civil Affairs office… Read More
testing. testing.
Isabelle is undergoing some testing. More testing, really. Since arriving home in 2005, our sweet girl has endured more testing than, well… than any 6 year old should. Isabelle’s special need was a minor heart defect. But her delays, of an unknown origin and of an unknown severity, have continued beyond what could be attributed to her initial special need… Read More
after 70 days of waiting…
one month
It was one month ago today that we saw this face for the first time. And it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say we were surprised. We’d only been logged in for three days. Our list of special needs was somewhat small. And the age of child we’d requested? Less than 18 months. The truth was, I had no idea… Read More
what?!
I had secretly hoped we’d hear something today about our PA. Honestly though, it’s a bit early. We just submitted our LOI a week ago today. But tonight? The phone rang. Oh yes it did. Our PA is here. I haven’t had time to compose a post to share the down low on our sweet girl, because honestly this caught… Read More
number 10
Oy. Where to start? First off, I’ll cut right to the one question y’all probably have: Who?? No one. Yet. We received our 797 on August 27th. And our dossier was winging it’s way to China on September 3rd. I know. What!?!You’re not the only one thinkin’ we’re crazy. I think it occasionally myself. So, what’s the rest of the… Read More
ah. wordless.
Actually, I won’t do that to y’all. So, instead of wordless Wednesday, how about three-word Wednesday? ‘Cuz I do love y’all so. Yes. We. Are.
Sunday Snapshot: {just as she is}
Things are better. Much, much better. I mean, how can they not be… when she’s around? Just look at her. Falling in love with this child has been the easiest thing I’ve ever done. And it’s because I do love her so, that I think her ‘diagnosis’ has been so difficult for me to bear. I found myself feeling fiercely… Read More
the elephant
There is an elephant standing smack dab in the middle of my brain. Until now, I just haven’t felt ready to really talk about it… despite the fact that it occupies the majority of my brainpower lately. And, other than when I am safely nestled in my husband’s arms and free to bawl my eyes out, I haven’t. I still… Read More
how I love…
this girl. The news we received yesterday just solidified that, in so many ways. Vivienne has skeletal dysplasia: “Skeletal dysplasias are bone and cartilage disorders that affect the growth and development of the skeleton and result in short stature and dwarfism.” There is more to share, but I’ll have to collect my brain before I can do that here. I… Read More
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