Chris and I have been married nine good years as of this past Wednesday, June 20th. NINE YEARS!!! That is hard to believe when I really think about it. Time sure marches on...
And yet this last year has felt like an eternity at times. This Saturday, June 23rd, marks one year since our official wait for Noelle began (the date our adoption paperwork was logged in with the China Center of Adoption Affairs). When we received our log-in date last August, we were absolutely elated, and we thought that by this time our daughter would be home with us - or at the very least we'd be on our way to China. So this is a somewhat bittersweet anniversary. However, we can say we're a year closer to holding her, and that is truly something worth celebrating.
We are excited to be spending the weekend in one of our favorite places - Ocracoke Island. We dream of the day we'll take Noelle there for the first time. Perhaps not next summer, but surely in two summers we'll be watching Noelle play in the sand on the crystal coast. And what a great day it will be!
May every day until then be a great day, too, and may we remember to not only celebrate the milestones, but to cherish the regular days in between - for it's all life, and life is good.
And yet this last year has felt like an eternity at times. This Saturday, June 23rd, marks one year since our official wait for Noelle began (the date our adoption paperwork was logged in with the China Center of Adoption Affairs). When we received our log-in date last August, we were absolutely elated, and we thought that by this time our daughter would be home with us - or at the very least we'd be on our way to China. So this is a somewhat bittersweet anniversary. However, we can say we're a year closer to holding her, and that is truly something worth celebrating.
We are excited to be spending the weekend in one of our favorite places - Ocracoke Island. We dream of the day we'll take Noelle there for the first time. Perhaps not next summer, but surely in two summers we'll be watching Noelle play in the sand on the crystal coast. And what a great day it will be!
May every day until then be a great day, too, and may we remember to not only celebrate the milestones, but to cherish the regular days in between - for it's all life, and life is good.
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Happy one year LID anniversary!! We understand the mixed feeling this day brings for you. However, it is a GREAT milestone. You are getting closer!
Happy wedding anniversary, as well.
Your friends,
David & Penny