There are so many significant dates in a Guatemalan adoption. You have the day you decide to adopt, the day of your homestudy, the day you are completely paper ready and on the list for a referral, the day you get your referral, the very first time you hold your child, the time you hold your child when he/she is legally yours, your Embassy day, and the day you arrive back in the United States. These are all major milestones.
Today is one of those days.
A year ago today I came back into my office after being in some meetings. I had a missed call and a voice mail from Marie at Mary Kendall. She asked me to call her. My initial thought was, "Great, there must be something wrong with my paperwork." I had just been told the day before that everything was great and that we were on the list for a referral.
I called back and was told the wonderful news that they had a little boy for us. I'll never forget that feeling when I looked at his picture for the first time. I can't say that it was love at first sight. It was more awe and amazement that this was actually working.
I was a mom - I had a son - and four days before Mother's Day.
So, Happy Referral Day!!
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I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him. I Samuel 1:27
I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him. I Samuel 1:27
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10 comments:
Happy Referral Day and Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Referral Day!!!!!!!!!!!
That was a pretty awesome Mother's Day gift :) Happy Referral Day & Happy Mother's Day!!!!
you're right there are so many significant days when you adopt. This is one of the best ones though. Enjoy it.
Megan
Happy Referral Day!!! Have a great Mother's Day.
Happy Referral Day and Mother's Day!!
Happy Mother's Day:)
JUlia:)
Happy Referral Day!!!! And Happy Mothers Day!!!!
It is amazing and I get goose bumps thinking about it. It will always be a special date! Part of his history.
Hope you enjoyed!
Oh I remember referral day like it was yesterday. It was one of those BIG days in your life that you remember forever. I can so relate!
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