Shame on me, I disappeared for a bit. Things have been busy. S was out of town at training this week, work has been busy and overwhelming. The big kids, T & P, went to visit GG and are on their way home now. I am leaving Saturday for a training in Dallas. Whew, I feel tired typing it.
In other news though, we sent another package to M in hopes that it will make it in time for his birthday, August 20th. I tried my hand at a bit of Hangul in a card included in the package. It made me happy to step a little further into his culture, his world.
Time is moving and I am grateful for that, and at the same time sad. I know that with each passing day we are closer to meeting him. It also means another day and maybe a milestone we are missing. I try to not rush the time, because it is time in the lives of all of our children, and I want to cherish it. I am excited to hear another update when his birthday comes. I am still obsessively checking my email everyday hoping for any word and love to see the names of the social worker in my inbox.
I have been following some info about EP's currently and feeling so sad for families that are caught in that. I keep reading and following and send my prayers that their wait ends soon.
OK, now a little off topic soapbox...
The work I do is intense and important. I work with a very specific population of crime victims. I unfortunately see some of the worst of humankind and it is hard. It has made me realize that you never know the path someone has walked, where they have come from and where they wish they could be. It also made me realize how lucky I am to have been chosen to be a parent. The gift of parenthood is precious, and some people take it for granted. I wish I could shout from the mountain tops to "be kind, love those around you. Appreciate and respect the beautiful gifts in your lives that are other people."
I am working hard to have no doubt in myself and just give all I can give and do the best I can. I want to do big things and leave a good imprint on the world around me. I feel good about the journey I am taking and where I think it is leading.
I hope you are too.
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