Sunday, November 28, 2010

Thankful



I have so much to be thankful for this year.

On the top of the list, of course, is my little man. Somehow we survived the wait, which at the time seemed like it would never end. Somehow we survived the first weeks home, which also seemed like they would never pass. Somehow we found our new normal, and it feels good.

I am also thankful for an amazing husband. Yes, he drives me crazy sometimes, which has less to do with him than my moodiness. He gets up at night to comfort a screaming baby. He lets me sleep in as much as possible. He loves our son with all of his heart and it just makes me love him more.

I am also thankful for the friends I have made through adoption, whether it be in real life or the blogosphere. Thank you to all of you for sharing your lives, your struggles, and your triumphs. You keep me (somewhat) sane.

I cannot stand it when people say that we are such special people for adopting (because we are not), but I have to say that some of the most amazing people I have met are fellow adoptive parents. I feel very blessed to be part of such a wonderful community.

14 comments:

  1. What a wonderful list! Happy holiday to you :)

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  2. I adore your list... You've made me a little more thankful myself. :-)

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  3. We do have so much to be Thankful for! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgivig!

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  4. love that picture. adorable! what a wonderful list...i'm right there with you on that last one. this community is amazing...and christine's comment is cracking me up! :)

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  5. Love this post!!! And I am especially thankful that I got to meet you on this journey!! Seoul wouldn't have been the same without sharing it with you guys!!!

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  6. Great post. And I adore that picture of Ben. Total cuteness!

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  7. Great picture and I completely agree with that last paragraph! We have to figure out a time to get together. I've been swamped with things lately but I'm hoping to see you soon.

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  8. I love reading everyone's "thankful" lists. Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

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  9. I agree - I don't like it when people makes us out to be saints for adopting! What a wonderful year for your family and so much to be thankful for. I LOVE this picture of Ben. He is just too cute:-)

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  10. Sandra, you always know how to put into words all the stuff that jumps around in my head, but I am too frazzled to ever write down! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving as a family of 3! I am so thankful that we became "bloggy friends" - you are definitely one that keeps me sane too!!

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  11. Wonderful list, and like the others have said, the last paragraph is so very true. Happy Holidays!

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  12. Oh, what a great photo! Is that your house in the background? (J/K). I am so with you on your list, and you're right I have found the same thing to be true about APs. I feel blessed to have found this community.

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  13. pssst, I'm supposed to tell you that an award has ben passed on to you on my blog ;)

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