The Dance

Well, once again we have hit Thursday. So here is another of my favorite songs. I have used a song before by Garth Brooks but I just couldn't help it. I will explain.

I have chosen the song "The Dance". This song sums up my feelings perfectly with what happened with the twins this last summer and it makes sense as to why we are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. Read the lyrics and you will see what I mean. And then after the song we have more updates to share :)

"The Dance"

Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but
I'd have had to miss the dance

I do really think that my life is better off to chance. Look at everything I am going to be able to experience in my life that I would have missed if we had been able to adopt the twins. Don't get me wrong I did love those little ones but I wouldn't change what happened since I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. I also did feel like a queen when I held the girls as I thought I had it all. I was a mom. I know the whole thing was really painful but I had to go through that dance to get where I am now. I am so excited to be adopting from Ethiopia and I have met a tremendous group of people who all experiencing the same things that I am. I really think I learned a lot about myself because of the pain I went through and I am okay with that. I had to do it. There is a little boy or girl out there that needs me more and I am meant to be there mom. I am willing to wait for them (hopefully not too long). I had to experience this dance to know how much I want to be a mom and how ready I am for that role.

Okay so are you ready....

We

Have

Moved

Up on the list....

10 spots to # 59!

YEAH!!! Big shout out to all those who got a referral call today. There are lots of new families that were formed and that is just amazing after the months of waiting.