So Thankful this year.....

I know so many people are probably filling blogs with all the things they are thankful for this week. I hate to be just another person rattling on about how wonderful life is. But we've been on the other side for the last four years. The holiday season was really hard. I actually dreaded it months in advance. Events that focus on family are so hard when you don't have one. Now we are finally crossing over to the "other side." And this is the first Thanksgiving In a few years that actually feels pretty good. And even more more importantly - I actually feel "thankful."

I continue to be overwhelmed by the positive reactions of others. Everyone has been so completely supportive of our adoption. Sometimes I really can't believe it. Our son is already surround by so much love. I am so happy that he will be welcomed home by so many people that already love him. This special little guy already brings so much joy to everyone. What a blessing he is.

I am thankful for my co-workers who so generously threw me an amazing baby shower last week. I was overwhelmed by their kindness and generosity. Little one do you know that so many people are waiting for you?!? They have shared my heartache over the years and now I am so happy that they can experience this joyful time.

I am grateful that today we received his legals from Korea. This means we are one step closer to bringing our son home.

I am thankful for his birth family who made the choice of life for our son. We will be forever grateful that you made this beautiful choice. We are honored to be his forever family.

I am thankful to Bethany and our social worker who has helped us through every step of the process. It has gone so smoothly, I am amazed. We are blessed that this adoption process has been a positive one.

And above all I am so thankful for our son. What a beautiful gift we have been given. We can't wait to meet you and bring you home. You have already changed our lives in so many ways. This year, we are finally able to give thanks for you little one.