It's amazing how time goes by. A year and a half has gone by since we decided to follow God's plan for our life and adopt Noah. In some ways it seems like it was only yesterday but in others it seems so long ago. Of course, during that long time, God brought us to our girls and for that we will always be thankful. Now we are all longing to be together.
Mia, Noah and Hope have become such a huge part of our lives, even though they don't live here. Jordyn, Alexis and Camden talk about them, pray for them and at times cry because they miss them, though they have never met. God has created in them a love for each other that is truly awesome. I remember coming home from one of our trips and the kids were crying. I asked what was wrong and Ali said, "we were hoping you were going to surprise us and bring Noah home." As a parent there are so many times that you want to give your kids everything they wish for and this was definitely one of those moments. Just recently Camden asked if "this time" I would be able to bring the kids home. I said, "No, but it won't be long buddy." Crocodile tears ran down his cheeks and he said, "I want them home." That made me cry too and all I could say was, "I do too, bub. I do too."
Kids are amazing. These siblings only "know" each other through videos and pictures, but there is a bond between them. Mia was so proud in February for knowing their names, including the dog (which I'm sure makes Jubilee very happy). Noah would work so hard at trying to say their names and Hope even attempted to learn them. Jordyn, Ali and Camden have made so many plans for when the kids come home. From who's sharing rooms to who's buckling who in seat belts. Often times I find myself imagining what it will be like. Picturing Mia and Ali playing dress up and performing their most recent production. I see Jordy reading stories to Hope like only a big sister could. As for Noah and Camden, I just see trouble, good old fashion brotherly trouble. I realize it won't be a fairy tale, but at any rate it will be our tale. A family isn't a fairy tale, but to me it's always wonderful. I am so thankful God thinks Jeremy and I are capable of raising these six amazing kids, though at times it is hard for us to imagine.
Currently there's no news to report. We are just a family of eight waiting to be a family united.
7 comments:
God bless the Cundiff family! God bless adoptive parents! I love how you can unit 2 families like that! God bless the adopted children! God bless their birth & new parents & the new siblings!!!
I thank God everyday for the amazing hearts our kids have for their new their new brother. I am overwhelmed at times with the capacity they have to love someone they have not yet met, but love him as though he has been here forever. Just another beautiful thread in this tapstry of ALL of our journeys. You have have beautful family, and we are so blessed to have you all in our lives. Love you all!! Thanks for sharing...and again making me cry....
I love your thoughts and letting us see your heart! Truly a beautiful blog! Thank you!
Wiping away the tears. Thanks for sharing Michelle!
I got teary! It is awesome how God binds hearts together that have never met. I can't wait until Noah, Mia and Hope get home to their siblings and parents! God bless you! April
and everytime i walk out the door noah asks if we're going to "sevensville."
and i have to tell him, "not today, noah. and when it's time to go, your mom will come for you, okay?"
Can we have another blog entry? Please ma ma meeechelle?
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