Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I am so excited that Spring is finally really here. Springtime makes me feel especially hopeful and I always look forward to new beginnings...today was a warm, sunny day and I enjoyed working in the yard, walking with the dog and seeing the first flowers of the year!

Hoping that you also are enjoying the day and know that we're thinking of you and wishing you all the best...hope you'll get in touch soon!

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

:) Susan

Happy Holidays!

We've been doing alot of fun holiday things this year.  We went to the lighted boat parade in Alexandria, VA - and Santa showed up on his boat!  :)  There was a HUGE line of parents and kids waiting in the freezing cold for their chance to tell Santa their wishes! It was so much fun! BRRR  We also made our yearly visit to our favorite Christmas tree farm and chose our tree.  It's amazing how hard a decision it is to pick a tree! ;) Maybe we'll have a little one to help us choose next year!  Hoping you have a wonderful holiday season filled with love and peace - and a happy New Year! 

Someone Special Became a Mommy this Week

We met a very special, committed young woman this summer and she had her baby boy last week.  Even though we haven't heard from her in a while, we are so happy for her!  And even though we don't know whether she'll parent her baby or not,  we keep her in our prayers and hope for lots of joy and love in their lives.


Happy birthday, little one.  And congratulations to B, even though we aren't in touch...Publish Post

Waiting Patiently is Hard...

As much as I try to be a patient person, I have to admit I'm not always as patient as I would like. Especially while driving, or waiting in line at the grocery store.  LOL  So, this part of our adoption journey can be hard...waiting.


As any adoptive parent will tell you, there are many hoops to jump through on the way.  Homestudies, physicals, background checks, profiles to write and so many other items to cross off the list.  Those days are busy and you work your checklist, get things done and breath a sigh of relief when you're "done."  Only...you're not "done." :) Now the waiting begins...waiting and hoping to be parents and waiting for that one special woman who will choose you to be the parents of her child.  Now, her journey is harder and there's no doubt about it.  So,  we try to wait patiently. Planning for the future of a baby that we already love and can't wait to meet.   And waiting to hear from that incredible person we hope to get to know and include in our future too!


Our adoption journey is teaching me to be more patient and to have faith that when it's meant to be, it will all fall into place!


We hope you are well and that you'll contact us - even if you just have questions or need someone to listen...