Over mountains I floated away Across an ocean, I dreamed your name... Now I'm walking this street on my own But she's with me everywhere that I go Yeah, I found an angel, I found my place I can only thank God it was not too late!"
thank you SO much, Lori! you are the best! i hate so bad that it has been such a rough road for your kids to come to you. it really sucks and is not fair at all. but i know that it is how it should be and when the pain of this horrible wait is over you will be able to tell others in your position that it all works out how its supposed to in the end. but thank you SO MUCH for being happy for us! i can't wait to meet your beautiful little ones in just a few more weeks!
Yes, that was so moving!! I have ALWAYS loved that song but just thought of it generically as finding mike or some sush . . . how much more perfectly it fits your little girl!! Hooray!
Thank you for sharing your emotional and touching moments. Sometimes, there is just another baby waiting whether it's convenient for us or not. I am excited for you!
I am crying. Oh Shannon --- your connections are so strong. You KNOW. And I am so glad that you are open to your KNOWING. Welcome, welcome, welcome, my little pinto bean ... into your Mommy's womb. I can't wait to see your face. Ahhh... I am sighing with such joy. Congratulations to all of you.
On another note, I just had a dream last night (I swear) that Halis brought home 4 children from Haiti ... and as they walked in the door ... they ran to me, hugging me and calling me Madame. Then Halis said, I found our family. I was shocked. There was an infant girl being held by the eldest girl (she was about 9). And there was a younger sister (about 7) and a younger brother (about 5) ... then the baby. I had such mixed feelings. I was immediately unsure that I could raise older children (given my experience with Meaghan)... so I had a pit in my stomach. Bu then the 5 year old boy cuddled me and called me Mom. And my heart melted. But even still, I was unsure. All I KNEW was that the baby girl in the dream was most certainly mine. I reached for her, cuddled her and longed for her. (I am not sure whether you remember this, but I was so sure, for so many years that I was not meant to raise a girl, but still felt as though I had a daughter out in the universe). I held her tight and it felt so right ... but I kept feeling so uneasy about the other children as I watched them explore our home. Where will they all sleep? How can I meet all their needs? Are they arriving with more emotional "baggage" then I can possibly handle? Am I "suppossed" to mother them in order to mother the child that I know is mine? Surely I could grow to love them all, right??? Etc..Etc. And then I woke up. And I smiled. Because even though the dream was so confusing and fraught with mixed emotions, I KNEW that something was in the works :) And that perhaps my fear of raising a girl is beginning to subside.
Anyway --- you and I seem to connect in so many ways --- you are my sister Shannon. I love you. And I am SO glad for your family!
Well my goodness aren't you just so full of shock and wonder and joy for all us readers to enjoy! How is it that you got the gift of being so 'in tune' - and I do believe that is one of your spiritual gifts, really - because it leaves the rest of us looking like a big bunch of punks! Your little pinot bean, whether the Sarah that Sarah intended to come right or not, is surely going to have a lot to tell you about the original Sarah so you better get yourself real tuned up so you can tune in when she (or he) comes. But for the record, I think it will be a she. Because YOU are so very in tune.
Congratulations to you AND Chancho! I am very happy for you. Actually more than happy - I smiled through the whole reading because I was really hoping you would say you were pregnant, so when you were I smiled bigger!
How blessed this sweet little girl will be to join such a fantastic family. I am so happy for you. It is evident that your faith in God is solid and your love for children is deep. It is truly fitting that He would reward your faithfulness in this way.
Congratulations, well wishes and prayers abound for you!
Oh, Oh, Oh....this changes the Haiti trip now doesn't it? Should I bring barf bags, chocolate, pickles and ice cream! This is wonderful, so very wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heather
Yeahhh a new little being all for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this pregnancy and delivery. I am excited to see a new little Cox all of the other's are so beautiful!!
My heart is just so full for you rightnow. I feel so lucky to have a friend who is so in tune with the spirit. I know what a blessing this baby will be for your family, and what a blessing you will be for her. Congratulations and hugs!!!! Love, Heather
Wow .....what a story. I would have to agree this baby is indeed meant to be! I'm so happy for you guys....what a lucky little baby, to have a family like yours.
You probably don't know, but we adopted our Thomas. I knew it would be a boy we were going to have. I knew it! (I even knew the month he was coming before we were told!!) But for just a brief moment when we were reading our "announcement" letter from our birth-mother, racing through my mind was the thought, "What if she says it's a girl? Of course I'll love her and be so excited, but, it's supposed to be my son!" Then we read my boy was coming and I just shouted, "I KNEW IT!" The Lord has his plan for all of us and one important thing I've learned is we are never in charge, we just need to be ready!
Oh Shan, I just heard the news and I am SO so so very excited for you and my new little cousin!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! We will be praying for you both!!!
That was so beautiful. I love how you can put your feelings and experiences so eloquently. You should write a book! Congrats on being pregnant I hope that you are feeling ok!
Wow, I have the chills. What an incredible experience and story. Thank you for sharing. It is a wonder what Heavenly Father's plan holds for us and our families. It is apparent that this sweet angel was meant to come to your family, and in this way. Sarah is a beautiful name, and sounds like a beautiful spirit. It will be interesting to see if this is indeed your little baby girl Sarah. Keep us posted on how you are feeling and doing. Congratulations to You and Chancho from me and Nic! We are thrilled for your family, that just made my day. :)
P.S. Yes, I think you can just find the Bumbo at Target, Babies R Us, etc. But I would be perfectly happy to lend you mine as well. I think this might be the last time we will be needing it. (unless I have a similar experience) Let me know!!
Hmmmmmm is what I say....I love your post and it is touching and beautiful and I want it to be exactly as you dreamt and that is not to say your Sarah won't come but just remember (as i can so aptly tell you thanks to my Muttlins) that sometimes Heavenly Father has a different plan than the plan that seems so perfect for us. I do not know, I know you have a spiritual gift, your Sarah will come but I as you know want her to come from Amanda at Star Fish Orphanage and you as you know once also thought a child would come from China....so.....hmmmmmmm is what I say. Love ya, Big Sistuh
This is not a beauty parlor or a tattoo parlor. It is Perla's parlor. Why a parlor? I have always wanted to have a parlor. Webster's says a parlor is, "a room set aside for entertaining, a small semi-private sitting room. I heard that the word "parlor" comes from the French word, "parler" or "to speak". One website said that, "The parlor was always the best room." I don't really know what that means specifically but if it was written it must be true. So, this will be my best room for chatting or reading and entertaining guests. In the evenings, after the kids are down I can finally do as so many of my most beloved fictional (and non-) characters have done in the past...I shall retire to the parlor. And you can trust that unlike most parlors that are still in existence today, this parlor is not haunted.
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OH SISTER! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!
I think it was meant to be as well.
Thank you for another beautiful post
I just IM'd Brent and told him and he says, "Awesome! They make cute babies."
thank you SO much, Lori! you are the best! i hate so bad that it has been such a rough road for your kids to come to you. it really sucks and is not fair at all. but i know that it is how it should be and when the pain of this horrible wait is over you will be able to tell others in your position that it all works out how its supposed to in the end. but thank you SO MUCH for being happy for us! i can't wait to meet your beautiful little ones in just a few more weeks!
Yes, that was so moving!! I have ALWAYS loved that song but just thought of it generically as finding mike or some sush . . . how much more perfectly it fits your little girl!! Hooray!
Thank you for sharing your emotional and touching moments.
Sometimes, there is just another baby waiting whether it's convenient for us or not.
I am excited for you!
Shannon I love all of your blogs. They make me laugh and cry. You are my hero and Sarah will be so blessed to have you for her mom.
I am crying. Oh Shannon --- your connections are so strong. You KNOW. And I am so glad that you are open to your KNOWING. Welcome, welcome, welcome, my little pinto bean ... into your Mommy's womb. I can't wait to see your face. Ahhh... I am sighing with such joy. Congratulations to all of you.
On another note, I just had a dream last night (I swear) that Halis brought home 4 children from Haiti ... and as they walked in the door ... they ran to me, hugging me and calling me Madame. Then Halis said, I found our family. I was shocked. There was an infant girl being held by the eldest girl (she was about 9). And there was a younger sister (about 7) and a younger brother (about 5) ... then the baby. I had such mixed feelings. I was immediately unsure that I could raise older children (given my experience with Meaghan)... so I had a pit in my stomach. Bu then the 5 year old boy cuddled me and called me Mom. And my heart melted. But even still, I was unsure. All I KNEW was that the baby girl in the dream was most certainly mine. I reached for her, cuddled her and longed for her. (I am not sure whether you remember this, but I was so sure, for so many years that I was not meant to raise a girl, but still felt as though I had a daughter out in the universe). I held her tight and it felt so right ... but I kept feeling so uneasy about the other children as I watched them explore our home. Where will they all sleep? How can I meet all their needs? Are they arriving with more emotional "baggage" then I can possibly handle? Am I "suppossed" to mother them in order to mother the child that I know is mine? Surely I could grow to love them all, right??? Etc..Etc. And then I woke up. And I smiled. Because even though the dream was so confusing and fraught with mixed emotions, I KNEW that something was in the works :) And that perhaps my fear of raising a girl is beginning to subside.
Anyway --- you and I seem to connect in so many ways --- you are my sister Shannon. I love you. And I am SO glad for your family!
Love,
Jodi
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! How very exciting, and "Sarah" what a beautiful name!LOL I will pray for a safe and happy pregnancy! When is the due date?
Well my goodness aren't you just so full of shock and wonder and joy for all us readers to enjoy! How is it that you got the gift of being so 'in tune' - and I do believe that is one of your spiritual gifts, really - because it leaves the rest of us looking like a big bunch of punks! Your little pinot bean, whether the Sarah that Sarah intended to come right or not, is surely going to have a lot to tell you about the original Sarah so you better get yourself real tuned up so you can tune in when she (or he) comes. But for the record, I think it will be a she. Because YOU are so very in tune.
Congratulations to you AND Chancho! I am very happy for you. Actually more than happy - I smiled through the whole reading because I was really hoping you would say you were pregnant, so when you were I smiled bigger!
xoxoxo
So coool Shan, I am here all teary eyed. I love you so much and will love this new little angel coming down!
SWEET! How fun! Even if it is a boy, may the next will be a girl!
(I'm going to email ya.)
How blessed this sweet little girl will be to join such a fantastic family. I am so happy for you. It is evident that your faith in God is solid and your love for children is deep. It is truly fitting that He would reward your faithfulness in this way.
Congratulations, well wishes and prayers abound for you!
Oh, Oh, Oh....this changes the Haiti trip now doesn't it? Should I bring barf bags, chocolate, pickles and ice cream! This is wonderful, so very wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heather
Congrats Perla! What a really special story.
Yeahhh a new little being all for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this pregnancy and delivery. I am excited to see a new little Cox all of the other's are so beautiful!!
Congratulations!! That is so exciting. :-)
My heart is just so full for you rightnow. I feel so lucky to have a friend who is so in tune with the spirit. I know what a blessing this baby will be for your family, and what a blessing you will be for her. Congratulations and hugs!!!!
Love, Heather
Wow .....what a story. I would have to agree this baby is indeed meant to be! I'm so happy for you guys....what a lucky little baby, to have a family like yours.
there is nothing better than the blessing of a baby - no matter how they come to a family. congratulations! i'm so excited for you!!!
I am crying right now...I am so incredibly happy for you!
You probably don't know, but we adopted our Thomas. I knew it would be a boy we were going to have. I knew it! (I even knew the month he was coming before we were told!!) But for just a brief moment when we were reading our "announcement" letter from our birth-mother, racing through my mind was the thought, "What if she says it's a girl? Of course I'll love her and be so excited, but, it's supposed to be my son!" Then we read my boy was coming and I just shouted, "I KNEW IT!" The Lord has his plan for all of us and one important thing I've learned is we are never in charge, we just need to be ready!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Oh Shan, I just heard the news and I am SO so so very excited for you and my new little cousin!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! We will be praying for you both!!!
That was so beautiful. I love how you can put your feelings and experiences so eloquently. You should write a book! Congrats on being pregnant I hope that you are feeling ok!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am sooo excited for you! I'm flipping out here! That is just wonderful. I KNOW you'll get your little girl.
Wow, I have the chills. What an incredible experience and story. Thank you for sharing. It is a wonder what Heavenly Father's plan holds for us and our families. It is apparent that this sweet angel was meant to come to your family, and in this way. Sarah is a beautiful name, and sounds like a beautiful spirit. It will be interesting to see if this is indeed your little baby girl Sarah. Keep us posted on how you are feeling and doing. Congratulations to You and Chancho from me and Nic! We are thrilled for your family, that just made my day. :)
P.S. Yes, I think you can just find the Bumbo at Target, Babies R Us, etc. But I would be perfectly happy to lend you mine as well. I think this might be the last time we will be needing it. (unless I have a similar experience) Let me know!!
Oh-my-heck! That is so cool! Congratulations!
T
I keep checking back for an update - you have us all hanging!
Is everything alright?
That is such an awesome story!!! Love it, love it! Can't wait to see pictures of little Sarah.
-Marz
Hmmmmmm is what I say....I love your post and it is touching and beautiful and I want it to be exactly as you dreamt and that is not to say your Sarah won't come but just remember (as i can so aptly tell you thanks to my Muttlins) that sometimes Heavenly Father has a different plan than the plan that seems so perfect for us. I do not know, I know you have a spiritual gift, your Sarah will come but I as you know want her to come from Amanda at Star Fish Orphanage and you as you know once also thought a child would come from China....so.....hmmmmmmm is what I say. Love ya, Big Sistuh
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