Two weeks ago at this very moment... we had just walked through our front door with our daughters. It's still very surreal. I can't believe they are home. What an amazing journey the Lord has had us on these last three years! And to think that it finally ended up that Darren and I are actually parents.... WOW..... We knew this was the ultimate goal and was God's promise to us. But it's still so overwhelming to us that it's come full circle. It might take months for it to fully sink in for us. There are moments that I think this is a dream or the girls are here for a visit and I have to remind myself that this is real. We are a family and I have two beautiful daughters. All legal... signed... sealed... and delivered! BOY... GOD IS GOOD!
These last two weeks have been filled with tears of joy and tears of frustration. It's been beautifully difficult. Overall the girls are doing very well! We have done more in these last two weeks than we expected we would do, and the girls are adjusting fairly well. We have realized how vital and important 'cacooning' is with the girls and everyone has been so understanding and supportive! Our family and friends have really rallied around us to help us in anyway they can and we are so appreciative!! We are working on everything from table manners to boundaries and discipline. The language barrier is difficult at times, but they are doing so well with learning and are such smart girls! We are so very proud! T
I think back over these last three years of waiting and it really does just melt away when you find yourself at your "gottcha day".... ours was June 17th!!!! I know we will have challenges, we already do. But with hard work, understanding, prayer and the Lord. We will be just fine! After all... God does not make mistakes and my family was fashioned by His hand!
