As another wonderful Christmas season is upon us I celebrate being another month closer to my daughter and yet at the same time I can't help but ache that once again Hannah will not be in my arms this Christmas. It's an empty ache that some days I can almost feel physically. The ache of a mother's heart longing to be with her child. How I wish that it were different yet I know that this too is all part of God's perfect plan for Hannah and I. Maybe 2008? Maybe 2009? God knows and I continue to trust Him.I love you sweet baby girl and look forward to our first Christmas together as I share with you the reason that we celebrate Christmas!
'For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.' Luke 2:11
Congrats Catherine!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain! You have had a long wait. Its gotta be soon. I keep feeling that things WILL speed up.
Lea
My heart aches for you and my daughter and everyone else waiting this long, but I have to feel there is a reason and our babies will be so special we won't be able to stand it.. My prayers are you will be posting the wonder of Christmas in your child's eyes on your blog in 2008, pictures and all... Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.. Linda
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 21 months!
ReplyDeleteI know you thought you would have Hannah this year, but next year will be sooooo special!
Happy 21 month LIDiversary...
ReplyDeleteHappy 21! Are all of us Marchers really hitting 21!!??
ReplyDeleteWow Catherine, I just can't believe it, 21 already!! I think you were in the low teens when I found your blog- too long ago to remember. So happy to see you move up, one month closer!!
ReplyDelete21 down....every day counts.
ReplyDeleteI understand your ache. I have one too. Someday this will all be a memory.
Happy 21 months Catherine! Praying that you will definitely have Hannah home for next Christmas
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being 21 months closer. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Happy 21 months! I too wish I knew when there will be an end in site. It's tough but having great friends like you makes things easier.
ReplyDeleteHappy 21 months!! I know it's painful to wait, but each month, we're one month closer to our children...
ReplyDeleteCari
Happy 21st! If I was Santa, I would give you Hannah for this Christmas! Alas, I'm not, but God's timing is always perfect and one day, hopefully in the very near future, you will have Hannah to celebrate Christmas with you. Christmas blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeletewe are 21 months closer to our baby girls.....
ReplyDelete21 done, my lovely friend! No clue when then end of this wait will come but so happy to share the ride with you.
ReplyDeleteKeep smilin!
Happy 21 months behind ya! I pray that China speeds up and you get your precious Hannah soon! Sending hugs!
ReplyDelete21 months closer to Hannah!
ReplyDeleteHave a very Merry Christmas Catherine! My Christmas prayer is that we start seeing more days allocated per month! Even 3 days makes such a difference, to our wait!
Congrats on 21 months closer. Sharing your aching heart.
ReplyDeleteHave a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of joy and blessings.
Happy 21!!!!
ReplyDelete21 months and much stronger for it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, Catherine - and Joyeux Noël.
Don & Be
Happy 21 months...
ReplyDeleteHannah will be in your arms soon...
Have a Merry Christmas...
Oh Catherine, I can't wait to read news of your referral. Hopefully this year! The wait is excruciating, but I promise you that it will be worth it in the end.
ReplyDeletePS. I found the China ornament. Thank you!!
I meant to write "this coming year - 2008."
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers!!
Ashley
I believe you will have Hannah in your arms next Christmas - The last batch of referrals was almost right on the 24 month mark. I can't wait to have my daughter in my arms next Christmas as well.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 21 down in this long journey.
ReplyDeleteYour not alone with your aching heart. Thanks for the postive outlook on it. You always make me smile. Merry Christmas girl!
Little Hannah will be with you soon, you have waited so long!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations
You're absolutely right...only God knows. (But I'm guessing 2008!)
ReplyDeleteHang in there...we're all in this together. It'll be over soon!
Congrats on another month closer to little Hannah!
Merry Christmas!
Happy 21! I'm right behind ya on the 29th!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Catherine, I'm praying CCAA gets going in 2008!!
ReplyDeleteDear Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI sincerley hope that this will be your last Christmas without Hannah...Waiting is tough for sure...I remember when I celebrated 21 months to LID as well..it was hard...Hang in there. Your time is coming.
Congrats on another month down. Merry Christmas, friend...
ReplyDeleteHappy 21 Months dear friend!!! I'm right here beside you for this FOREVER ride we get to ride for eternity!!! Love ya!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Sorry I didn't get back to your email from Victoria! We had email issues there big time!! The answer is yes though if you'd like to steal a pic or two!! Blessings and Merry Christmas!!!
2008 will bring your daughter!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on another month down. Thank you for your honesty in this post. We all ache and we all feel comforted when someone vocalizes the reality of the pain.
ReplyDeleteYou know you are in my heart.