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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

It's FINAL! :) yay!!!

We finalized the adoption of our youngest child this morning.  I was able to hold her and carry her around the court house with no help.  I stood before a judge without pain.  I sucked in all the wonderful feelings I was having at that moment.  I absolutely KNOW this surgery was the right choice for me.  Even if I never lose another pound, my youngest baby will never know her mommy as an almost 400 pound, home bound woman.  She knows me as the mommy who takes her everywhere, who holds her, WALKS with her, plays with her... In time, none of my kids will remember the old me and for that I am so grateful.  What a wonderful day.  I am so grateful for adoption, I love my husband and kids, my church, my friends... I have a wonderful life that was just waiting to be lived for so many years.  Today is all about love. :) 

16 comments:

Mrs. O said...

Congratulations! Keep smiling, it looks good on you. God bless!

Taryl said...

Yay! I am so thrilled for you (and she is getting so big, wow! Beautiful girls, both you and her :) )

The Sassy Orange said...

I'm so happy for you!

Angela/Pretty in Orange

Karla said...

awesome!!! Congrats

Amber said...

Congratulations! You look very happy!

Mandy said...

Congrats again! :) Can you believe that I actually stopped by your blog and commented?! I haven't looked at anyone's blog (including my own) for a long while! :)

Kelly said...

Congratulations! She is just precious!

The Lovely One said...

Congratulations! She's just beautiful! How long before #6 comes along??? :)

Lori said...

I'm so happy for you. You are both beautiful
Lori

Katie said...

Exciting--and congrats!!!

Lap Band Gal said...

Congratulations!!!! :)

tz said...

wow, congratulations!

Katie J ♥ said...

My mom said that she could not rest easy until the final papers were signed when I was adopted so I can imagine that is how you feel too. She is all yours! What a lovely blessing!

Shannon said...

Congrats! Adoption is absolutely amazing. And to be able to really REALLY enjoy the moment, that is something special too!

Tammy said...

So happy for you!!:)

JC said...

Awesome, you are glowing.