Local time is 25 after 4 in the morning and we’re all up. I’m showered nad dressed, Steve’s dressed and Julie’s waiting for Steve to vacate the washroom so she can take her turn. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Steve up at 4am! We all crashed easily after dinner last night, but I woke up around 1 and dozed on and off until 4… should help me sleep tonight. In fact the wakeup call just came “GOOD MORNING! Wake UP! Have a NICE day!” Good thing I WAS up to enjoy the cheery voice or it may just have p’d me off!
“Yesterday” was odd. We woke up Friday morning, travelled all day, and went to bed early. In reality, we woke up one day and went to bed the next evening, but it felt like one long day. So, we wake up this Sunday morning having missed Saturday altogether.
Today today today. What’s to say? For us, it’s Christmas, Easter, Birthday, due dates all rolled into one. I’m mixed with excitement and trepidation. My prayers are for our sweet AnnaWen, and her comfort because as our day is filled with excitement, love and fulfillment of dreams hers will be terrifying and full of loss. Today we complete our family but she loses hers. I know a Forever Family is good for her in the long run, but I hope I never forget to appreciate what she will have lost to be with us. Today, our hearts’ fulfillment comes at the expense of breaking hers. So it is a very good day and a very sad day at the same time. That said, I can’t wait to see (and if she lets us) hold our little girl.
N
“Yesterday” was odd. We woke up Friday morning, travelled all day, and went to bed early. In reality, we woke up one day and went to bed the next evening, but it felt like one long day. So, we wake up this Sunday morning having missed Saturday altogether.
Today today today. What’s to say? For us, it’s Christmas, Easter, Birthday, due dates all rolled into one. I’m mixed with excitement and trepidation. My prayers are for our sweet AnnaWen, and her comfort because as our day is filled with excitement, love and fulfillment of dreams hers will be terrifying and full of loss. Today we complete our family but she loses hers. I know a Forever Family is good for her in the long run, but I hope I never forget to appreciate what she will have lost to be with us. Today, our hearts’ fulfillment comes at the expense of breaking hers. So it is a very good day and a very sad day at the same time. That said, I can’t wait to see (and if she lets us) hold our little girl.
N
7 comments:
I am so excited for you and completely get what you are saying about Anniewen. God is with you and so are my thoughts. You will know what is right to do.
HOLY CRIKEY I forgot about the itinerary being on China-time! TODAY is the DAY {I say this smacking my head of course}.
You are all in my prayers - travel safely to your little one.
Oh Natalie, that was a beautiful heart touching post, so true, our gain and their loss.
I am so excited for you, I can't wait to see Annawen! Lots of prayers coming your way, for what's going to be, a very emotional day.
Love, Jill.
We can't wait to read you next post, with emotions of seeing Anna for the first time. Our love is with you all.
I hope this day is all & more than you have been dreaming and hoping for!!
I will be checking back frequently for some pics and an update!! I pray that Annawen’s transitions goes as smoothly as possible.
Smiles! :o)
Nikki *has been refreshing your blog for the past 10 hours, lol*
I'm so excited for you! I hope your meeting with her goes well!
OMGoodness, I am smacking my head with Melissa. I too didn't think about you meeting her Sat. our time. WOW! I hope today was all you had thought it would be! I am anxiously awaiting pics of you all with AnnaWen! Be safe and soak up EVERY moment!
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