One Year Ago Today

we received the best news of 2009 ~ it is the day we received Madison's referral. 

I remember this day very clearly.  I was at work and was exchanging emails with another fellow adoptive mom who was also waiting for news of her pending referral.  I had talked with our agency rep that morning as I was simply feeling like I was going to crack up if we did not receive our referral soon.  All the waiting was just taking it toll on me.  I remember Karin saying nope nothing today, but hopefully soon.  I'd heard those words so many times over the past year that that is all they were to me, empty words!  In the meantime, I received an email from my on-line buddy who had just received a phone call with their referral of a little girl.  Needless to say, I was beside myself with emotion (I was so very happy for her, but was so sad for Dale, Samantha and I) that I went into the bathroom at work and just sobbed my eyes out.  I pulled myself together and began to resume my day.  Shortly thereafter the phone at work rang and it was our agency rep Karin.  She said how's ya doing and I send I've been better.  She then said how would you feel if I told you I was looking at Madison's face right now?  I was so shocked that I said huh, you are kidding me and she said nope, I'm looking at her adorable little face right now!  Of course I began to cry and was beside myself once again.  She emailed me her info (which I couldn't open at work because of our stupid old computers), but I quickly called Dale and emailed him the info and then I quickly ran over to our agency's office to pick up the information she had on Madison and the whirlwind began.  Arranging for a doctor to review her file, filling our and signing documents, etc., etc.  Needless to say, it was love at first sight and we accepted Madison's referral. 

It really was surreal to finally put a face to a little person you have envisioned in your mind for over 3 1/2 years.  Wow, what an amazing day March 27, 2009 turned out to be!

Happy 6 Month Forever Family Day!

Wow, it is hard to believe that Madison has been with our family for six months already.  During the long wait to her referral it seemed as if time simply stood still, but once she joined our family, then once again, time begins to fly by.  Makes a person go hmmmmmmmmm.  Happy Forver Family Day Madison!  We love you beyond words!