Baby Shower

Last friday, the sisters in the ward threw my a baby shower. It was so fun. I was nervous that it might feel weird because I am not pg, but it didn't at all. Some of the sisters teased me, telling me I looked so good for expecting twins in a couple of weeks. They planned my favorite meal with a little help from Mike, it is Hot Cha Cha. They also tied some quilts and we mostly just visited together. There was no games planned, which was so nice, nothing silly to embarrass me, LOL. Candice, who took charge of the whole thing had contacted my family and Mike's family to see if they wanted to send anything for it. Mike's family sent a DVD of the family after they found out about the adoption, and some of them said things into the camera, like congrats and offered us some advice. My family sent some gifts. The rest of the time was spent opening gifts and we got a lot of stuff. We have so many cute clothes now, and we even got some really cute preemie outfits. I have had fun over the weekend going through them. One sister gave us a picture frame, that had a spot for two pictures and it had a poem with it. I read the poem a loud to everyone and it made me cry. It was such a good poem and it also had a spot behind the frame to put a letter you write to your child when they are just a baby, and keep it there for them to read later at a future time in their life. It was a very sweet gift. I had such a fun time. Here is the poem that made me cry.

The Chosen Heart

Longing for a child to love,

I'd wish upon the stars above.

In my heart I always knew,

A part of me was meant for you.

I think how happy we will be,

Once I adopt you, and you adopt me.

I dream of all the joy you'll bring,

Imagining even the littlest things.

The way it will feel to hold you tight,

And tuck you in every night.

The drawings on the refrigerator door,

And childhood toys across the floor.

The favorite stories read again and again,

And hours of games with make-believe friends.

The day you took my outstretched hand,

A journey ended, but our lives began.

Still mesmerized by your sweet face,

Still warmed inside by our first embrace.

I promised to give you a happy home,

And a loving family all your own.

A house you've now made complete,

With laughter, smiles and tiny feet.

A parent is one who guides the way,

Know I will be there everyday.

Rest easy as each night you sleep,

A lifetime of love is ours to keep.

Longing for a child to love,

I'd wish upon the stars above.

In my heart I always knew,

A part of me belonged to you.