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.