8 months!

As much as I'd love to whine about the absolute state of No movement in my adoption process...I'm NOT going to whine.

Instead, I'm going to direct this post towards my son, Tanner. Today is the Eve of his 8th month birthday--a wonderful day!


I can't believe he's already 8 months old! I've known him already half of his life!
Time really has flown by since first finding out about him. I already knew I was blessed to be his mother...but as each day crawls by, I realize a little bit more that he is such a blessing to me, to my life, to our family!

In honor of Tanner's birthday, I'm vowing to somehow, someway find my patience!
My patience with this long daunting process; My patience with my family and friends; My patience with the world around me.

I've been thinking about this a couple of days now. Yesterday, while having my teeth cleaning, the phrase, "Love is Patient" popped into my head.
(Doesn't everyone think about 'other' things while hearing and feeling that scraping, buzzing sound in your mouth?)
LOVE is patient
love IS patient
love is PATIENT
over and over again I heard it whirling in my head....
"God", I thought, "I know I'm not the most patient person in the world, but I thought I was doing pretty good?!?! Obviously I'm not doing such a swell job!"

So, Tanner, in honor of your 8 month birthday, Mommy promises to be more patient! I will work hard to relax. God has control of this boat! Patience will abound!
I knew what I was getting myself into when I decided to take on this long hard journey. You are so worth every ounce of anxiousness that I feel on a daily basis. Soon, very soon I will be able to hold you...We will finally be Mother and Son.

I love You Tanner! Happy 8 month Birthday!!