I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted. I kept thinking about it, but never got around to it. Well, this summer has been crazy to say the least. Some bad things have happened to us, but some good things have happened, too. One thing we've learned through what we've been through is that our relationship is strong and our faith has continued to strengthen us.
Yes, we had a few moments when we asked, "Why us?" But we tried to not let them last long. We reminded ourselves that we can't change what has happened and dwelling in the past won't change anything. We knew we had to keep moving forward and learn and grow from our recent experiences and continue to love.
During this time, our family and friends have been so supportive and encouraging. We want to thank them so much for their kindness, understanding, and prayers.
Chris is getting settled in the new office, and they are slowly rebuilding their practice after they lost everything in the fire. Their previous landlord is rebuilding the burnt building, so Chris and his partners think they can be back there by April (I think I'm remembering this correctly). Despite the loss, Chris is busier than ever, so we can count our blessings.
I am no longer working, but find I am busier than ever still. Isn't it funny that no matter how much "free" time we have, how quickly it gets filled? I volunteered with the Front Range Exceptional Equestrians (FREE) once a week this summer and fall. This is a therapeutic horse program Colorado State University runs. The program is on a break for a couple of weeks. It was very humbling working with the students and learning how they persevere through everything they endure everyday. Despite their physical and mental disabilities, they are still able to smile and laugh with joy when riding.
I'm also finding time to help my grandma. She's been dealing with a lot of pain from a pinched nerve in her back. It's so difficult to see her in pain and moving so slowly and hunched over. I can see in her eyes how difficult it is for her having to be dependent on others when she has been taking care of others her entire life. With grandpa being gone for about a year and a half now, I sense her loneliness and my heart aches for her grief.
As for the adoption, not much has changed. We are waiting for the phone call saying we've been matched. We did hear that another adoption agency in the state closed, so most of their clients are getting referred to our adoption agency. We also know that they have several mothers they are working with now. Some, our case workers feel the birth mom will parent, which is great! After all, that's what we want; if a birth mom feels she is in position to parent, that's the ultimate goal. But if she would like to place her child with a family, then at least she has that option working with an adoption agency.
We hope all is well with you. If you get a chance, drop us a line and let us know how things are going with you. Until next time... Keep moving forward!
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