Many people have asked me about our adoption story and I hesitate in sharing our full story because of the sacredness of it all. My fear is that many wouldn't understand the spirituality of it the entire experience, and that I won't give enough justice to the birth of our son. With that in mind I will share just a little of what happen......
Our son was born on December 19, 2007 at 9:24. We got a call that morning at about 3 am from the social worker and literally shoved everything in the car and took off. I can honestly say that the only items organized and well packed were the things that we were bringing for Caden (which we had packed weeks, if not months, before). Through the 11 hour drive we got a call regularly from Alison's father and brother, who updated us every step of the way on everything that was going on (THANK YOU!!). At first we thought we would make the birth, since the doctor said that Alison would deliver naturally and it would happen around 3 pm. But complications with Caden wanting to just come out led to a c-section. We were told by Alison's family that during the entire process, she continuously asked for us and wanted to make sure that we were called. I can't imagine how much pain she was in and the thought that we were in her thoughts during the delivery will always mean so much to us.
No, we didn't arrive for the birth, but we were included as much as it was possible during our drive.....Johnson, Alison's brother, photo messaged us pictures of Caden and picture of Alison. Our son was born and Josh and I couldn't wait to get there to see him. This was probably one of the longest 11 hour drives that we have EVER taken.
But it was worth it to see this beautiful face....even unhappy he is beautiful!
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