This past weekend our friends had their adopted baby sealed to them in the LDS temple. It was such a beautiful ceremony where the family was blessed to be eternal, going beyond this life, binding them together as if they were a biological family.
I was very excited but nervous to be invited to witness this ceremony. I was excited because I'm so happy for our friends and I know how long and hard the road has been to get their new baby into their family. Nervous because I didn't want to be a bawling wreck and make a spectacle of myself. I managed to do both.
I cried because I was happy, for them, and for knowing this will be Dan and I and our child when she arrives. I cried because I don't understand why my sister doesn't have this same blessing now, even though I know it will be sorted out later. I cried because our adoption is taking forever and feels like it will never get here. I cried because this is what life on this earth is all about, families being created and helping each other learn and grow so that we can all be together beyond this existence.
All in all it was a good cry. I loved seeing their two little boys (one biological and the other adopted) dressed in white and both being so reverent, in complete awe of the beauty and spirit felt in temple. And to see the glow on our friends faces was absolutely amazing.
I know our road is long, and I know our time will come. I have continued faith that the Lord will provide a family for us when the timing is right. At least this is the mantra in my head.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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Amen Holly. Of course your time will come! :) I can't wait either because I have been there. And it's ok if you question when or feel frustrated but never forget during your wait that your Heavenly Father created you, he knows the desires of your heart and he WILL bless you at the proper time. He will and your daughter and maybe children will be sent to you for exactly you two to raise and rear up. I have also cried those bitter tears and mourned those days of barreness but the hope give to us when we finally got our call, gobbled up those sad years in one second and the excitement began. We haven't turned back and are greatful, not only to our children for the light they brought to our lives but for all our own fans that helped and prayed along the way and are still our cheerleaders in parenting and support whenever we need babysitters! :) Bless you guys, hang in there 'a little' longer. I will be praying more specifically. xoxo The Stuteville family
Holly, we were so honored to have you there. Your mantra is right, but I know that doesn't make it hurt less. I wish I had something more insightful to say, but I don't. Your little girl will glow in white one day, and then, all of this waiting and anxiety will fade as you look into her beautiful little face.
Ugh, tears again! Thanks you guys for the uplifting words and prayers. It feels so good to be supported in this endeavor.
And your little girl will be so stunning in her white Vera Wang outfit! I love you guys and I will be beyond thrilled when you guys finally get to experience that wonderful day!
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