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March 9th 2012, our love bug was just 6 months old...and we were able to go to court and legally adopt her. There was never any question that we would be able to do that, but it is always a wonderful feeling to be able to not have to carry those papers around when traveling, when doctoring, or whatever proving you have the right to make decisions for this child that doesn't have your last name!!
Fast forward to yesterday...our precious LoveBug is growing and amazing. She has some physical difficulties but her determination to accomplish life far overcomes them. She has figured out a way where there didn't seem to be one! So proud of her.
I was raised in a home where special days are a big deal...you celebrate....period. Well we have triple the number of children in our family than in my home where I grew up...and most of those children have more than one special day....SO, we do not celebrate as big as I would like for each occasion...but yesterday after work and supper we celebrated with ice cream, the traditional 'Happy Adoption Day' way to celebrate in our home. Every year on March 9, March 30 and August 1 you can find us out for ice cream at some point in the day. This is how we celebrate.
Our LoveBug was having a good afternoon, so it was very fun to be able to celebrate her yesterday. She talked (she isn't always able to) and carried on in her silly ways. She brings so much joy and laughter into our home and heart.
This little girl, our Love Bug. We did not know what we were saying 'yes' to when we received the phone call about a little baby girl who needed an adoptive home. This little baby girl whom we knew was being born addicted to cocaine. We had no idea what her life was going to look like or what our role as parents would fully be for her. While there have been trials, there have been struggles (and there are many more to come)...she can make me smile on the darkest of days. She can make you laugh when you want to cry. She has a silly way about her and she enjoys having people laugh. Sometimes I wonder if other peoples laughter is her medicine that helps take her pain away.
I am so thankful to God that He chose us to be her forever family. He decided we were who she needed for life. I am so thankful for the opportunity to parent her.
Happy Adoption Day Love Bug!!
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