David's Book & Perspective

The other day I was looking through old photos in iPhoto and came across a book that I had started making for David last summer.

To be honest, I had no recollection of starting this book. He already has a Life Book and I am almost finished with (A)'s Life Book, but this one was different.

This book had been started by me when we were expecting to say goodbye to (A). It was a book of memories for him with (A). It was my attempt at helping him to process yet another huge loss in his short life.

I pushed the arrow key to turn the pages and smiled as I saw them with their goofy smiles and huge embraces. I sat in awe and relief knowing now that there will be no big goodbyes this time.

We are a family forever and soon we will have adoption papers saying that we are legal:).

It puts things in perspective, though - lively daily with the uncertainty of whether or not your son will be staying or leaving.

I don't want to lose that perspective. I don't want to take for granted any of the precious moments I am privileged to spend with them.

I desire for God to show me how truly valuable FAMILY is and to pray daily for those sweet little ones without a mom and dad who are longing for one of their own.