Over this past weekend, I have been grudgingly trekking down my very own Mount Everest.
I had a good reason.
I had spent the week before with some other fellow adoptive moms who have or are in the process of adopting children from Ind*a.
We stayed up way past curfew, ate dozens of cookies, skipped the carrots, and drank a few too many Diet Cokes. I don't even like Diet Coke.
We talked about adoption, adoption, and adoption, and nobody cared.
Because it's important to us.
We also talked about food.
Because we like food too.
Lest anyone think that we only talked about adoption and food, ate cookies, and drank aspartame, I should clarify... We also ate pizza.
I kid, I kid. We had a very well-rounded group of women. I hope to post pictures later.
Many of us had never met before, and by the end of the week, I felt like I had known them all for years.
The kids that were carted along on the weekend did pretty stinkin' good too. They stayed up into the middle of the night with us, and were as happy as clams.
There were two special little girls that graced us with their presence. Lauren and Munni. Lauren came home from Ind*a 6 months ago, and Munni came home just a short month ago. It was really good for my heart to meet these little girls, and to see that ...YES!... Ind*a adoptions actually do happen even though the passing months without any news sometimes makes it feel like it is never going to happen.
Lauren's Mommy's Blog: http://bringinglaurenhome.blogspot.com/
Munni's Mommy's Blog: http://mynepalibaby.blogspot.com/ (pictures of Munni if you scroll down)
These two little girls renewed the love and call of adoption in my spirit. These children are more than just pictures. They are real, precious souls. Now they have real love. They have real families to love them. It was awesome to see the girls with their mommy's, and observe how they craved being loved and nurtured like God designed. Praising God that He made it possible for these much-prayed-for little girls to come home to their families!
I hope everyone is doing well! This week my heart is with two special families who just lost very dear loved ones. He gives, and takes away. Blessed be His name.
Yay! I was so happy you all got to spend time together -- it is so life-giving to have proof that it does happen, that children and parents are united forever (eventually). And to find out that your internet friends are, well, really and truly friends . . . what fun, and what a gift! I got to do that last summer at our agency's India Heritage Camp, and it was amazing.
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Nancy
Oh, I'm so glad that you all had such a fun time! I'd love to see pictures!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder of Job 1:21!
I tried to comment yesterday and my computer was acting up. I think my comment went something like this...
ReplyDeleteI love adoption, cookies, and YOU! I don't really like diet coke either, but it somehow seemed the thing to do.
I can't wait until our reunions include A! What fun it will be to see you being a real live mommy :-)
1 John 4:16 "For we know and RELY on the love God has for us."
Cookies were great.... I LOVE Diet Coke .... and loved meeting you and the other gals :) Can't wait for A to be home to be able to share in your adventures and fun of being a momma.
ReplyDeleteHi There, I just came across your blog. My husband and I too are adopting from I*dia. I have a question though, I saw you met up with the two other bloggers in Cincy and I saw Columbus was mentioned as well. We are from Ohio and would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to connect with other families who have/are adopting from I*dia as well! If you're from the Ohio are and/or would like to connect please e-mail me a hayes . news @ gmail . com (all one word!
ReplyDeleteJust checking in....it's been a while. Hang in there...God seriously IS in charge here...and capable of removing every obstacle in his perfect timing. The spiritual warfare is great...and we all keep praying!! Your little girl will soon be in your arms!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! {isn't that what Sherri just said?;)} Nope we are not in cahoots but...we both COMPLETELY understand! Adoption drags out. I agree with everything she said too ;)...HIS timing is perfect. Praying for You & her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to gather with friends and celebrate adoption! Especially Ind*a adoption!
ReplyDeleteObsessively checking your blog for updates...thought I had your number and was going to text you but I guess I didn't save it. Thinking of you often & praying for A's homecoming!
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