November is National Adoption month, and it holds an extra special place in our hearts. Not only have we adopted twice, but both adoptions were in November! Not only were both adoptions in November, but they were almost exactly four years apart.
Yesterday and today we celebrate “Gotcha Days” for our daughters. It is a special time when we reconnect with those who shared in our joy on those special days, recount the wonderful stories and memories to our daughters, and celebrate our family. In this picture, you see a convergence of over three years of waiting and tears, 30 hours of traveling, and a lifetime of dreams materializing as I touch my baby for the first time and take her out of the hands of a nanny. Gotcha Day is like no other experience in the world.
If you hear someone say they are celebrating their “Gotcha Day” or “Adoption” day, remember this is as special as giving birth to a child. Wish them a very blessed day.
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