A lot of the blogs I read have been focusing recently on what they are thankful for given that November is the month of Thanksgiving. I have really enjoyed reading those posts and it seems to me that when the writers focus on what they are thankful for that their moods instantly improve. I wanted in on some of that action. It is so hard to contain all of the things I am thankful for to one list. However, I realized I have this thing in my life that has renewed my spirits and given me a new purpose and meaning – our adoption process. I was reminded again last night as to why I am so thankful that we are on this journey. My friend, Amy, has been on her agency's waitlist for 14 long months and has faced the wait with strength and bravery. I am not 100% sure whose idea it was but I think Jen and Paige collaborated and came up with the idea for a “sprinkle” for Amy to show our love and support as she and Joel push through this final leg of their time on the waitlist. A group of us went out for dinner and drinks and brought small gifts for Amy. Fabulous idea, right?! It was a wonderful get together and even though it was meant to lift Amy’s spirits it lifted mine as well. As I was driving home, I was thinking about how thankful I am to have these new friends in my life and it is all due to the adoption. If Damon and I face delays or roadblocks it is reassuring to know that all of these women have gone before me in the process and will be there to offer support.
I was reading over on YaYa Stuff the other day about how she realized that when a couple adopts it is all about teamwork. Damon and I have different strengths and we utilized those as we attacked all of the paperwork but it really has felt like we have both been able to experience every step of the process. I had never looked at it that way. We both filled out document after document, we answered questions from the social worker and we were both on the call with Mary when we went out on the waitlist and learned about the next steps. All of those future steps we will experience together – the referral call, passing court and traveling to
I really think my life would somehow be less if we had never started this journey. The adoption has so done so much for me already and we don’t even have our little one home yet. The possibilities seem endless and I am so very THANKFUL!
I am not thankful for the fact that my dog was sprayed by a skunk this weekend and my house still smells. I know that doesn’t really go with the thankful theme but a girl still needs a little sympathy every now and then.
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Ok, I had to laugh about the dog. Sorry, that stinks (ha ha pun intended). I often think about my friends and how lucky I am to have them. Tuesday's gathering did me a great deal of good. It seems like I have had this circle of friends forever but in reality its only been a short time. How did I function before I met all of you?
ReplyDeleteyou are so sweet, lady!
ReplyDeleteToo bad about R- what a stink parade that must have been!
You slay me. I loved your sweet thankful musings, and then you threw us a bone with that skunk bit. Hilarious! Well, hilarious to me, maybe notsomuch to you...;)
ReplyDeleteI love your thankful list. :-D One of the best thing about adoption for me has been meeting so many wonderful people, such as yourself, going through a similar thing. All my life I always wondered what my place in life would be. . . And I feel like now I know. . . As an adoptive parent. It's a good feeling. :-D
ReplyDeleteThis process has certainly opened my eyes and I'm so thankful for the strong women I've met along the way. Thank you for this wonderful post!
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