This Time Tomorrow...

What a whirlwind of a week it has been. We have been juggling a boatload of emotions as we prep and plan for this long-awaited bonding trip. So many firsts. So many lasts. So many feelings to process.

This time tomorrow…yes, TOMORROW…we will be face to face with our children. They supposedly know we are coming and I can’t help but wonder what their fragile young hearts and minds are thinking and feeling. They have seen this play out dozens of time with other families visiting and eventually taking their friends home. But this time tomorrow, it is THEIR time.

I don’t want to forget what this feels like. I want to live in the present and absorb all that it holds. It’s precious. It’s life-changing. It’s humbling. I want to be able to reminisce on these times years from now and share it with our kids when they’re older. So, TODAY, this blog post is dedicated to them 💙💜

To My Best Friend and Husband: We have such an amazing life, an incredible love and a story that I am proud to share with the world. There is no other human being on the face of this Earth that I want by my side for these monumental moments…and for the rest of forever. This time tomorrow we will officially be parents. 10 years in the making, full of heartache, triumph, joy and unconditional love. I know that our love will grow in different ways and be stretched by new challenges as we extend our unconditional love to two tiny human beings. But you are and always will be “my person”. I am beyond blessed to call you mine and I am so grateful for the 10 years we have had to build an amazing foundation for our family. I love you more than words and you’re pretty much my most favorite of all time in the history of ever! XOXO

To My Children: I pray that you are excited more than you are afraid. That you don’t feel overwhelmed, but, instead, are filled with peace and hope. I am excited, anxious, scared and beyond unsure of what will happen in those first few moments. It’s intimidating for all of us. But know that we are committed. We are in this together from here on out and you will always be able to count on us when you are faced with moments full of uncertainty and fear. We feel so unprepared and yet we will do everything necessary to earn your trust and teach you about love, hope, and faith. There will no doubt be countless up’s and down’s, successes and failures. But by this time tomorrow, you will be on our team and we will be on yours. We have been fighting for you for years and we’ll only fight harder now that we’re family. Be courageous little ones. You are not alone and you are our greatest adventure yet!

To Our Amazing Friends and Family: THANK YOU….For your words of encouragement, sharing in tears of joy at our exciting news, and your continued support. We feel your thoughts, prayers and positive energy as we head into the biggest trip of our lives (so far). Keep them coming!! It is such a gift to celebrate the successes with you and have you to sit in the uncomfortable with us when times are tough. We are truly blessed by all of you!!

For the next 14 days, I will be journaling in addition to taking photos and video. And when we return, we will be working on the second video in our adoption series! Stay-tuned for more details on that and how you can join us for the premiere!

Lastly, thank you to our friends and family who are helping house-sit and dog-sit for us!! This trip wouldn't be possible without your selfless hearts.

Alrighty. Here we gooooo….THIS TIME TOMORROW….

I will never again be able to say that we haven't met our kids. 

LET’S DO THIS!!!