Christmas is in full swing at the Etter house. The tree is up, the lights are on, the carols are playing, the cookies are baked, and the presents are wrapped.
There's just one thing noticeably missing.
Jenny.
It was about this time, one year ago, when we began to seriously consider adopting a special needs child. Entering into the fully researched process, we knew it would take about a year before we would have a new child in our home.
I remember thinking back then: "Next Christmas, we could be in a foreign country with our new child." Our hearts were full of hope at the prospect.
"Next year" has come and our little girl is still thousands of miles away, but our hope is nearly full. While we're still a few months from actually meeting Jenny and bringing her into our family, we have come to know her better and better over these past 12 months. She is already so much a part of the Etters. There will be an empty place at our Christmas table this year, yes, but that space is filled with such hope and love for a child we've never met but hold so dear in our hearts and prayers.
Let this season of joy fill your lives and the lives of those you love. Merry Christmas from the Etters!
No comments:
Post a Comment