Today is "gotcha day" as the woman who is allowing us to adopt her daughter puts it. It means that to an adopted child, this is the day we got you. Yes, today is the day that we go to pick up our new daughter and bring her home. We will be meeting her and her current parents at the half-way point and then returning with her. The time is drawing near, only 5 more hours and we will be on our way to pick her up and in 12 hours time, we will be back home with her. Exciting and scary all at the same time.
Now that the day is here, there are so many things running through my mind. Will she be happy here? Will she miss her old life? Will she like our more laid back and less "on the go" lifestyle? Will she enjoy being in the country? Will we be able to raise another child properly? Will we be able to home school her properly? Will everyone accept her as our own? So many different thoughts and worries. All for nothing I am sure, but the thoughts and worries are there for the time being.
It is a lovely day weather wise, and for that I thank Creator. Nothing but sunshine and a bit cooler temperatures than it has been being. That should make the trip easier and more comfortable for all of us involved. I am not a good traveler. I do not like to travel. I get car sick still! And at my age? Oh boy! I am already counting the minutes to being back here in my own home and having the trip behind us!
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