A Milestone

Back in February 2004, Dave and I attended the Wednesday's Child 2004 Adoption Fair. We had just spoken the word "adoption" and thought we should get some more information. We went to the international adoption seminar, stomach in knots. We heard two families speak about their experiences. Their joy was so evident and their children (from Vietnam and Russia) were so beautiful and loved. We left knowing that was the direction for us.

Well, the social worker we used organizes the International Adoption Seminar each year and this year asked Dave and I to speak. It was a great experience to sit in front of families who were in the same place we were two years ago. To sit in front of them with Emmy and assure them that this was an incredible, life changing experience was wonderful. It really took me back to how I felt that day. The questions they asked us were similar to the ones we asked. In the beginning we were concerned about the race issues, the travel issues and the adjustment issues.

I know that no matter what Dave and I said to them, the biggest impact came from seeing Emmy in all her glory. I strategically placed her in the very cute sweater and bow combination shown above. I know that what she was wearing isn't import (and it's not!) BUT I like to think that on that day we were ambassadors to many things: Adoption, China Adoption and Parenthood. So hey, a cute sweater couldn't hurt!

And in true Emmy-form, she capped off our milestone by pooping while we were giving our talk. Back to reality.