Tomorrow is going to be one of the happiest days of my life.
Peach officially becomes my daughter.
Even though nothing will really change in terms of our day-to-day routine, I can’t wait for the next part of the journey to begin so we can go about the business of just being a regular family. No more social workers. No more court dates. No more worrying that the rug is going to somehow be pulled out from under us.
I don’t expect a judge’s signature will cure all the pain she’s endured or magically erase the memories of being shuffled around, but I want her to know/feel that she’s always got a firm foundation & no matter what she’s got a soft, safe place to land.
In the last few months I’ve been really open and honest about the process with Peach and it’s been so heartwarming to see her get genuinely excited as the date has edged closer. She beams with pride when telling people she’s being adopted on March 22 and that it means she’s in our family forever… which totally chokes me up because I want her to feel proud of who she is and to know that adoption is not just okay - it’s a beautiful thing.
photo credit: Anna Mayer Photography in Milwaukee
aaawww, congrates, blessings on your family.
Congratulations to all of you. A forever family is a blessing!
I’m so happy for you dear! You deserve a happy ending! XXOO
Wow, truly amazing! So happy for you! I followed you for years on YouTube and I noticed you in the WW campaign but couldn’t put a face with the name. You are doing great things and I’m ecstatic for you and your family on your extended journey :)
Congratulations to your whole family! Peach is a lucky little girl.
Yay! She looks genuinely happy in that picture!
Oh my gosh!! This is like a due date, only instead of waddling around, waiting for contractions, you KNOW it’s gonna happen. And you’ve already met your daughter, so you know what a prize you’re getting! I’m so happy for your family – congratulations!
Congratulations! What a wonderful occasion!
Oh Esther I am so happy for you and Nick and the kids and OH SO HAPPY!!!!
Steph
I LOVE happy endings… and the beginning of new chapters. This is just wonderful news – congratulations to all of you – so, so, so happy to have read this today xoxoxoxoxox
Blessings to you and your family, Esther! I’ve been following you on this journey and this is the best ending to a new beginning! :)
Congratulations to the whole family!
Congratulations to you all! What a happy day!
SO happy for you guys. :) You guys are amazing!
I have followed you since Jude was a wee little baby. This is such wonderful news. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
So very, very excited for you all.
So happy for you all!! What an adventure it’s been – just so glad that it has a happy ending.
Oh Esther I’m just so unbelievably happy for you. I’ve watched the struggle you’ve been through and I know the pain. I believe that adoption is God’s design and you are amazing for tenaciously pursuing Peach to bring her into your family and give her what she truly needs.
This post made me remember that half hour we spent chatting at BlogHer all those years ago, when you were a newlywed and were telling me how you were hoping to adopt some day. What a blessed day– congrats!
Mary
Congratulations to Peach & your whole family! Such an awesome day to celebrate & remember ~ I have goosebumps from reading this post.