Sometimes the Simplest is the Best.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Well tomorrow is we are celebrating the adoption of two very special girls. I find myself remembering the adoption experience. The long wait. The nervousness. The endless ‘what ifs’ that kept tormenting me. My life has been enriched beyond measure by these two girls. God knew that I needed them.

From time to time people say “Oh how lucky you are to have been adopted.” But luck had nothing to do with it. It was a gift of God. A gift of love which has changed my life, their lives and many others. At this time of the year I usually receive Christmas cards from other parents who also adopted a child from Russia at the same time. It brings back so many memories. A collage of thoughts- Russian churches, airports, orphanages and borscht.  And although the Russian Christmas is celebrated on January 7th somehow it is mingled with our Christmas experience particularly our Adoption Day celebration.

So what would you like to do? I asked a few days ago. Go out to eat? Have an Open House?

“Just to have you cook a special meal,” they both said at once giggling.  

So I will. We will celebrate the gift of their lives.

Yes, sometimes simple is the best. We will be at home.

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