Smile Though Your Heart Is Breaking

To My Fellow IA Families In Waiting:

Suffice it to say ours is not a joyful time. The latest referral news emanating from the CCAA can only be described as heart-breaking. If misery truly loves company, ours then qualifies as a virtual love fest. And with that back drop I offer up these words, not to diminish the pain or gaily paint over the sorrow but rather words to recast the light on a strength that is Yours and Ours.

Much it would seem is out of our control. Then what to do? We do that which we have demonstrated to be our strength.

• Continue to “LIVE” in the knowledge that we will be joined with our sons and daughters. Be it Your time, Our time, God’s time, Their time - IN TIME - IT WILL HAPPEN. In the scope of our lifetimes together, the WAIT is a grain of sand. Think of a pearl being formed in an oyster if you must… LIVE THE TODAY!

• Continue to share the “JOY” of excitement you felt when we each made our decision to adopt. That joy is still there. Don’t you dare let that JOY be robbed from you. It’s Yours. Mine. Ours.

• Continue to “PLAN” for the trip of a lifetime. We’re going to China folks! Not Iowa. Easy now - No offense to Iowa but you have to know what I mean. We’re talking China. Far East. Far-Far-Far Away!!! If you’re thinking you’re ready – Then You CAN’T BE.

• Continue to give “THANKS” that we each have the privilege of loving these kids soon to be placed in our forever care. Our kids. Forever! Some of us will return for a brother or sister. For others – this is it. Whatever your case may be – Give THANKS that we are approved and in line. OK – a slow line but WE’RE IN LINE!

• Continue to “LOVE”. Each of us is special. We really are. You know you are. It’s not selfish to admit that. Nor egotistical. Forget the Adoption Taliban goon squad. We are special because we show “LOVE”, we share “LOVE” and we “LOVE” our kids and miss them when they are not home with us. That same “LOVE” is strength not to be taken lightly. Your “LOVE” is powerful. Your “LOVE” is real. “LOVE” brought us to where we are today. Feel it. Claim it. Believe it. Show it. LIVE IT!

Never – Ever lose your Faith. Never – Ever doubt YOU. Never – Ever question your Determination. We are a family united, never to be divided; bound by more than a red thread or a million and one ladybugs. We share the “WAIT” together. Through thick and thin. Good times and bad. Today and Tomorrow.

We are “FOREVER FAMILIES”!!!

Peace.
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