We are starting the process to adopt a little girl. A girl. Did I say that? I'm going to have a little girl!? It seems so unreal. I never imagined my life without a daughter and when the Lord gave us three sons, my heart ached. I love my sons, yes! But I longed for the relationship of a mother and daughter. I wanted to do the mother daughter things.... things boys are NOT interested in! My husband is excited too but I am not sure men fall instantly in love like women do. When we were asked if we were interested in adopting it was hard not to yell, 'YES!!! WE WANT HER!!!" I mean, you want to keep your composure, you don't want to seem crazy. But when your heart is about to leap our of your chest and you get instant butterflies.... it is amazing.
There is a family that is going through a difficult time right now. They have a baby that needs a home. I am so beyond happy to add to our family. I wish I could show them how much she will be loved. I wish I could show them into my heart. I wish I could show them, so they know, without a doubt, their child, OUR child will forever be loved. She may not be from my womb, but she will be born from my heart.
I spent the day looking for all the things a princess will need. We looked at cribs, car seats, strollers... Did you know baby bath tubs come with a spa feature now?! Pretty cool. More pink than I ever thought possible. I am not letting myself buy anything yet. I am praying the Lord continues to let everything go smoothly. We are going to meet the birth mother and the birth grandmother in about two weeks, but we only have 2 months till our little precious baby girl will be here. (I don't think I will ever tire of saying that!!! 'baby girl'... wow!
Now, this little 'sister' is going to be so lucky because she not only will get two parents that ADORE her, but she will have 3 big brothers to protect her. I asked my oldest son, "How would you feel if you had a baby sister?" He said, "Oh, I would be so very happy!" Our twins are helpful in offering name suggestions... is it a coincidence that all the names are from little girls in their class? hehe They are so ready to have a baby in the house. They will be the best big brothers!!
We are so thankful and excited and scared and did I say thankful for this little girl. I hope if and when the family reads this, they will know that the baby is happy, healthy, and above all, loved.
Signed,
a very thankful mommy, now to a little girl
