Here's a link to a blog called "Notions by Rachel".  Watch the video of she and her son, Oliver, meeting for the first time.  It's magical.

 

 

Rachel is a good friend of mine who lives in Missouri.  God put her in my life during some of the darkest times of our adoption process.  (Times I never thought would end!)  God knew Rachel and I would be just right for each other and He brought us together through the Holt Forum.  Rachel, I can't tell you enough what an honor it is to be on this journey with you.

I can't imagine what a wonderful woman she must be!  She has fostered 75 babies for Holt and AJ will be her last (due to her age)- she is going to retire.  Today we finished shopping for gifts to give to the people who touch our lives while in Korea.  We bought AJ's foster mom a wristlet from Pendleton wool.  It is patterned after a Native American blanket.  I think it is lovely and very American.  We are also giving her some hand and face cream form Origins.  Foster Dad is getting an Oregon T shirt and a picture book about Portland.  We also have lots and lots of edible yummies to pass around.  It's going to be fun playing Santa Claus.  Still, I have a feeling that no matter what I give to AJ's foster mother, it will never be close to what she is giving me; the gift of a bouncing, beautiful, emotionally healthy boy.  I have so much love and respect for her and I hope that somehow, even with the language barrier, I can express my gratitude to her.  Kahmsamnida, Omma!

Well, finally...  After months of messing around, I have learned to use the site builder and our website is open for business.  Actually, there isn't any 'business' per se,  just the ramblings of a couple of kids, wildly in love with each other, their son, and their dog.  I hope you enjoy reading about us as we make our journey to South Korea to bring our baby home forever.