Day 66

I can't believe it's already been 66 days that DH and I have been waiting on our child to come home.  I keep trying to look at the cup half full.  66 is closer to 100 than to 0.  When I say it in months it seems shorter so I choose to count the days by just that.  Days.  As far as I know we've had 2 birth mothers view our profile, but we haven't been matched yet.  We're both just happy at this point that someone is interested enough to even consider us as parents to their precious baby.  We can't wait until we find that ONE birth mother who does choose us to raise her child.  We have so many plans for our future family.  We've talked about vacations, room decorations, baby names, family gatherings, events, etc. that we want our child to be a part of.  We are both very close to our families and bringing a new addition into our circle will only add to the love that already exists.  Our hope is that by next Christmas we will be able to celebrate with our new baby.

So far DH and I have had Christmas at work, Christmas with my mom and sisters and their families, Christmas with my dad and sisters and their families (my parents are divorced), and tomorrow we will have Christmas with DH's parents and his siblings and their families.  I've eaten so much food and candy that my diet has went out the door and up a flight of stairs!  I'm not complaining though because through all the food and candy there's been so many new memories made.  DH and I have spent our first Christmas together as a married couple.  I couldn't imagine making these memories with anyone else.

I hope that everyone continues to pray for the sweet children who lost their lives a little over a week ago.  Pray for the families who must make it through the holidays without the laughter of their babies.  Pray that God will be with each one as they struggle through such a difficult time.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas!  Remember that Jesus is the reason for the season :)