Thursday, April 29, 2010

So I don't forget to tell her....

It's been a whirlwind day in the emotional sense. I want to capture this day for Lia. This day when we became a family of four. This day when I let a bit more of the breath I've been holding out.

Waiting for the phone to ring on our court date was awful. The "what ifs" started stacking up and by 10 am I had to leave the computer (stalking my email) and go find something productive to do. I decided cleaning the mass of toys out of Lia's room might prove therapeutic. I was right. Soon I was gathering boxes for goodwill and moving things into other spaces, all to make room for the baby girl that I couldn't stop thinking about.

At 10:41 am I was in my room and heard my cell ring. The world stopped for a second and I thought, "Let this be it." I then realized I might miss the call and bolted for the stairs. I leaped (no kidding) over boxes and ran to my phone. I saw the number I'd been waiting for. "HELLO!" I yelled. Literally yelled at Ashley. She asked if I was okay. Yes, just running for the phone like a crazed lunatic, that's all.

And then I heard the words, "Congratulations you passed court." And I teared up, but with a beaming smile on my face. Hand to heart. Relieved. We are a family of four.

I called Kevin and said, "HI!" and he replied, "So, we passed?" YEP. We passed.



16 comments:

  1. Congratulations sweet Lia! Today you are no longer an orphan. Although you have always been precious, you are now a precious member of this family and they love you so very much! Yay, happy day!

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  2. She is gorgeous....congratulations!

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  3. Sweet Lia - You've been a dream, hope and prayer for a very long time! In fact, when your Mom and Dad were dreamin' of your big brother and waiting to meet him, your Mom and I giggled together when we each uttered the words "next time." And, here you are, you little beauty! We couldn't dream this cute!

    I cannot wait to watch you grow up and see your life unfold. For now, I cannot wait to see you in your Mom and Dad's arms or see your big brother look in your eyes and give you a big smooch. I so look forward to those moments for your whole family! We love you all!

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  4. Wow, breathless! Congratulations. I can't think of a better family to be enveloped in!

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  5. Baby Lia (aka Bob), your family has waited and waited for you. You are so loved by them and those close to them (us included). Zoe will tell you how awesome it is to be a little sister to a big brother and you have yourself a pretty awesome big brother. I look forward to meeting you and watching you grow.

    Love to the Dixon's newest member.

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  6. She is beautiful! Congratulations!

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  7. Oh Lia, How your family loves you! You have been anticipated for so long!

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  8. *sniff* Congratulations, Stacie, Kevin, and Micha. Lia's absolutely beautiful!

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  9. Congratulations! I just watched the video on your blog and am totally crying because I'm so happy for you. Baby Lia is so beautiful and I'm so happy she gets to come home soon!

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  10. Um, if we happen to be in Addis together, I hope you don't mind me nibbling on Lia just a bit. She's simply delicious!!!!

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  11. Congratulations Kevin, Stacie, and Micah! What a sweet addition to your family! She is precious!

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  12. How awesome...i am a lurky and PAP- as we are in the WCP with Holt...how awesome on passing court!!!

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  13. Congratulations to your family! :-)

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