One year ago today, a neatly package file named Wendi/Joe was brought over to the desk of a hard worker in China. They took a stamp and marked it "Logged in 10/27/06". At the time the file went on the bottom of a very a large pile. And the file sat...getting to know other files. The file right next to Wendi/Joe, in fact maybe even wrapped in a rubberband together was Audrey/Jeff. They became really great friends. Wendi/Joe started meeting other files. There was one called Daniella/Joseph and Joseph Jr. They were right near Wendi/Joe and Audrey/Jeff. They all became wonderful friends.
A month or so later, other files came...and suddenly behind and in front of them were lots and lots of files. You see, Lia-Rose, all of these files were there for the same reason. They weren't just pieces of paper and pictures. These files represent real families. Real people who all in their hearts knew their daughters and sons were in China. They were all looking to be matched with the perfect baby that they are supposed to be with. The perfect child who is meant to be with them. The baby who they will love forever and ever.
But Lia-Rose,when the files first came to China they thought they would only be there for a year to 14 months before they met that perfect baby. But that isn't to be. And this is where the story gets a little scary. They just don't know how long it will be.
But here's the thing Lia-Rose, and this is the moral to this story....these families love their babies in China so much, that they will wait until they are supposed to wait. They are holding tough. They aren't asking that their files be moved. They wait. They pray. They dream. For one day Lia-Rose, this will be all but a story. The story of the long wait for your mommy and daddy's dream to come true. We love you so much already, and our arms can't wait to hold you.
Happy One Year LID to my fellow 10/27/06'ers. (Happy 11th Stephanie!)
xoxo
Mommy and Daddy
33 comments:
Beautiful letter.... here's to one year down!
Thanks for another CRY today! Hanging on with you guys.
It's official. You made me cry. :-)
(Please print that out and save it to show L-R one day. It's beautiful!)
Sweet! Thanks for sharing this. Our friends Mark and Rebecca are celebrating 1 year as well today!
beautiful post...
Congratulations! Does it feel wonderful to have a year behind you.
Lia-Rose is going to be a very lucky little girl!
Keep holding on!
Happy 1 Year LID-versary - hang in there - I know it can be tough - but Lia Rose will be waiting for you when the time is right! :)
- OLM
One year down, Wendi...your journey is amazing
Read your post yesterday. Just didn't know what to say. Still don't. Just a big sigh.
xoxo
You are trully stoic with your love and patience...a true example to all who find themselves frustrated with the process or with the children they do not realize how fortunate to already have in thier lives. Your journey has been longer than many... Lia Rose will complete a perfect family!
Once again, you floor me. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Happy 1 year anniversary!!! So sorry I'm late with this!
xoxoxoxox
Wonderfully written post ~ my heart aches and I wish I could say something to make it better. It is scarey and long road, but it does lead to your baby and you will be together :) Hang in there.
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