That's Life!

My friend called me yesterday. She and I and another gal were planning a girls night get away next month and she was backing out. It was for the only reason acceptable. She was getting a baby. She has two beautiful children and they both came the same way...with a phone call and only precious little time to get ready for a major life changing event. This time they are flying to Detroit as I type, with a 10:00 appointment tomorrow morning to pick up their new baby boy. She is one of my many friends who have added to their family in this way. I do not know their pain and suffering from not being able to have children biologically speaking, that is, but I do know that they are all terriffic mothers to their children and are an inspiration to me.

When I lived in Ridgecrest my friend had adopted her little guy just before we got there. We became close friends and when she called me to tell me another baby was coming to their family I hung up and cried with happiness for her.

Some of the stories I have heard are just amazing. One friend had to go through 2! moms backing out. But it's pretty clear that her girls were meant for her.

My other friend had one baby, then nothing for many years. By the time they were accepted as adoptive parents, she was pregnant again and has two sweet girls just months apart.

One of our favorite stories in my family was how my sister came to be in our family. I won't tell it here, but suffice it to say, when my mom invited her friends to come and see what she got, they never dreamed it would be a beautiful baby girl.

So, here's a little shout out to all those who've adopted for whatever reason. And tomorrow at 10:00 as I picture my friend receiving her new baby I'll just have to smile!