Well, Adam and I are about to talk to our kids for the first time. Yep, in two short hours. I wish I could say I am a ball of emotions or completely beside myself. In all honesty, I feel nothing. I know I still hold on to thoughts of self-preservation that have guarded me through the past four years. I know I need to let go and feel. But it is difficult. I am still quite sure that at any moment our adoption will fall out from under us. And that is what keeps me protecting my heart.
I do cry sometimes when I walk into their bedrooms or think about the pain that has been a part of their lives. I have cried over the overwhelming generosity and support of friends and family. But I do not think I have cried for joy yet–you know that tender feeling that comes with the thought “I am finally a mother.” I think that will happen when I am in Colombia, but probably not until the judge has signed the papers. Or maybe it will happen once we have boarded the plane for Las Vegas. I’m not sure when, but I know it will happen–someday!
At the behest of a sweet friend, we will set up cameras to capture the moment this afternoon. Perhaps, you will even be able to catch a glimpse of their faces–not really sure how it will work. We will update as much as we can on the situation this evening.
I hope those walls around your heart fall away soon to allow all the joy to sink in and heal so many years of sadness.
But it is nearly over and today you will see evidence of that in the faces of your children from thousands of lame miles away. I can’t wait to hear how it goes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAH!!!! Rachel, I am sure that seeing their sweet faces will bring on all sorts of new emotions. What a great opportunity, you deserve it since all of your lame-o setbacks and time of waiting on pins and needles!
I am so glad that you will tape it! PLEASE let us know how it goes!!!!!!!!
I logged on to see if you got the pictures up yet. I’m waiting…..I so love these kids already. And I am so happy for you!