Thursday, March 6, 2008

Today is a special day!



Referral Photo



Little Sister home

One year ago today, we received the referral of our second daughter, known here in blog land as Little Sister. After waiting nearly two years, we were filled with anticipation and excitement. Big Sister was especially happy, jumping up and down as the Fed Ex truck pulled into our driveway. For months, you dream, wish and hope for a child, and suddenly it all becomes very real. Next month, we will celebrate Little Sister's second birthday, an event we look forward to sharing with her. Although our start was rough, she has turned out to be exactly the child we longed for, caring, sweet and happy. Little did we know that she would also have this great sense of humor, making us laugh all the time. Here is my own little poem to honor this special day:

Referral Day

Endless mountains of paperwork to satisfy
the powers that be;

Watching time slowly move by, never fast enough
for me;

Hearing happy news of referral day each month,
so joyful and full of glee;

Longing for the day when it's finally our turn;
it's coming, you will see.


Our turn did come and I am so very happy to have this lovely child home with me as my daughter.

9 comments:

Catherine said...

Happy Referral Day Anniversary!!

Have a feeling Hallmark hasn't made a card for this one yet so I'll just wish it to you here.

Congratulations! Little Sister is a sweetie!

The Byrd's Nest said...

Happy Anniversary! Beautiful poem and beautiful child.

God gives us the best gifts!

Okeanos Secretus said...

I stumbled across your blog through a previous entry you had made.

Wow, my hat goes off to you and all of your blog companions who adopt and raise a child with the love and passion that every parent should. That warms my heart and puts into perspective what really matters. Your poem was precious.

Bless You All!

xoxox
Kathleen

mommy24treasures said...

oh referral dady is so special.
Congrats on the anniversary of seeing your beautiful girl.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on referral anniversary!


Love,

Your Little Sister

redmaryjanes said...

Just look at how much she has grown and changed. What a beautiful girl!
Congrats on a year of blessings!

Michelle said...

She is adorable. Happy referral day!

RamblingMother said...

Happy referral anniversary.

beverly

Alex Elliot said...

Happy anniversary! She's gotten so big!