Ian here. I don't typically post on our blog as much as my wife does. In
fact it seems quite typical that in most adoption type blogs such as
this, it's usually the female gender that writes. I guess it's a macho
thing or something. We just don't like to 'share our feelings' I guess. I
don't know - maybe its just easier to grunt and flex our muscles!
What I do know is that today I break that mold - at least for a moment -
just to briefly share my heart. Yes, guys/dads do have this inside of
them. I know we all know it, but for some reason our world seems to
want to hide it. But not today... not this guy. Okay, okay, I'm setting myself up here. It's not that dramatic, just a few words. Anyway here's my post...
My heart cries out today! It longs - overwhelmingly - for our child. This is reality for waiting moms - and dads, but this morning it hit hard. Maybe it's just one of those days. Or maybe its an extension of emotion from sharing our hearts with friends last night. I don't know. What I do know is that today, I intensely miss and long for our son or daughter. It's as simple as that!
I don't have much more to say - its that macho thing kicking in again. So I keep this short and leave with these final words to our sweet babe...
My heart cries out today! It longs - overwhelmingly - for our child. This is reality for waiting moms - and dads, but this morning it hit hard. Maybe it's just one of those days. Or maybe its an extension of emotion from sharing our hearts with friends last night. I don't know. What I do know is that today, I intensely miss and long for our son or daughter. It's as simple as that!
I don't have much more to say - its that macho thing kicking in again. So I keep this short and leave with these final words to our sweet babe...
...son or daughter, I
leave you with this today: I love you. I picture you everyday - your
smile, your cry, your laughter, your warmth, you running around the
yard, throwing the ball around, shoot'n hoops or taking shots at the
net, playing with dolls, hiking in the woods - experiencing the great outdoors, loving Jesus, reading stories with you and mom, singing
songs, discovering new things, playing with mom, and of course hearing
you say "I love you dad". Hang in there little one, we're coming soon.
Love you!
If you have a couple minutes, watch this video. Orphan Sunday is coming up on November 4th and this is just one way to be part of their lives. click on the link: http://vimeo.com/41789537
One last thing... Happy birthday to my stellar nephew on his first birthday! See you later at the party little buddy.
If you have a couple minutes, watch this video. Orphan Sunday is coming up on November 4th and this is just one way to be part of their lives. click on the link: http://vimeo.com/41789537
One last thing... Happy birthday to my stellar nephew on his first birthday! See you later at the party little buddy.
