Showers of Love

I do not know a lot about the baby we'll have one day.  We don't know what the race of the baby will be.  We don't know if it'll be a boy or a girl.  We don't know what state the baby will be born in.  We don't know what the baby's familys medical history will be, or what their circumstances will be.  We don't know if the baby is coming soon, or if it'll be far into the future.  But I do know one thing about that baby.  That baby is going to be so loved!  Not only will he or she have our immediate and extended family loving him or her, but hopefully also the birth family (immediate and extended), and also the family that's been created over the years...the family of friends that surround us and hold us close.  I feel, and I know that Brian feels so fortunate to have so many incredibly amazing people in our circle.   I don't know why it continues to amaze me, how kind, generous, and sincere people in our lives are, because it's consistant and constant, but I am.  Yesterday, Kelly planned and hosted a really sweet and special baby shower for us.  Thank you, Kelly.  It was wonderful to have Mom and Mom (Mary) and Stacey there, and also the friends who have been there throughout not only this entire adoption process, but also during the hard fertility treatments and subsequent miscarriages.  They have been our rock in so many ways.  I don't want to forget those that were unable to make it yesterday who have never failed to be there, supporting and loving us.  We are so blessed and so thankful!  I can't say enough how much every bit of this means to us.  I know this kid is going to have the largest, most loving "family" ever, and I can't wait for him or her to get her and start to bask in all of this love!