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I want to say thank you for posting this. I've been having a hard time getting in the holiday spirit this year, and I really hadn't figure out why-it's our son's first Christmas, my life is great and full of blessings. But, when I read your post, it hit me just why I am having a rough time. Last year in December, we were excited to meet our daughter in Guatemala-two days after Christmas. Then, just a week after leaving her there, we were mourning her death, from SIDS, at 3 months old. I think that somewhere in my subconcious I've been feeling that loss. Thanks for bringing it out so I can deal with it and enjoy my son's Christmas.
Your feelings are certainly "normal" and I'm sending you hugs from one forever-grieving mom to another.
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Guatemala Timeline:
Accepted Referral 10/11/07
12/27/07 to 1/3/08: Visit trip-a tiny taste of heaven!
1/7/08: Our sweet baby girl dies in her sleep
Domestic Timeline:
4/5/2008: Updated homestudy for Domestic done
4/10/2008: Family profile book done
4/21/2008: Matched with a baby already born! (who happens to be Guatemalan American!)
4/24/2008: Meeting our son for the first time!
5/10/2008: Finally home forever!
2009:
Starting the journey again and praying for the budget to fall into place!
Benicio's blog:
www.keepingthefaithadoption.blogspot.com
In memory of Ariana Maria: www.adoptingariana.blogspot.com
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