One year ago today, we officially accepted our son’s referral. At the time, we expected to have him home by Christmas which, as you all know, didn’t happen. This has been such a trying, painful year for us, knowing our son and watching him grow through photos and videos, knowing where he is and how he spends his days, and knowing that he is not receiving the medical treatments, diagnostics, and therapies he needs. Every day that goes by is a day lost to him developmentally and will make it all the harder for him to catch up on his delays. And every day that goes by is a day that our family is not together.
Tears are never far when I think about our son, but they are always mixed for sadness and joy. Sadness over the time lost and the wait endured and joy for having found him, for bringing him home in a few months, and for spending the rest of our lives loving and treasuring him.
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ReplyDeleteFeel your sorrow :( We got the video of Calvin to work last night, thank you and I love the pictures. So educate me on the process for your son's country. Once you get your I800 approval then what?
ReplyDeleteHang in there...the day will come where the joy reigns over the sadness. You are so good to keep remembering to see both. The sadness is your reality right now, but it is only a season, and you, my friend, are so wise and strong...I KNOW you can keep that joy in sight!
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