A glimpse. A smile. A touch of the cheek. An embrace. Strangers become family. Four becomes five. This was the day we've waited for, hoped for, fretted about, prayed for and looked forward to with the butterflies-in-stomach anticipation that only a new child can bring. Today we met our new son. As we waited in the meeting room with the other families, I was struck by the enormity of the moment --this is the child I will teach to ride a bike, put on the bus to kindergarten, watch make friends, teach to drive, dance with at his wedding, and thank God for every day of my life. But, in the end, the moment was really quite simple. Parents and child meet. Their shared journey begins. Away we go...
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