Overall, 2011 was a good year although Chad and I had some rough spots. We spent a week in April in Denver at a well known Repdroductive Clinic and it was there we learned that that we would never be able to conceive bioligical children. Let me tell you, we were absolutely devasted! Through this pain though, we did have some excitement. Chad and I are now moving on to adoption. It's not a "last step" or a "giving up" for us, it's a bright new beginning. It's something we've discussed and desired since before getting married. I've witnessed how amazing adoption is through my brother's experience and it's only solidified how much we want to build our family through it. We always pictured having a child of our own first and then adopting but the plans we make for ourselves don't often seem to be the plans God makes for us. It's a hard pill to swallow, but in the end, hindsight is usually pretty dang clear.
In August, we took a vacation to San Francisco and to visit my brother and nephew in Modesto, CA. After a few days there I learned my mom was in the hospital back home with kidney problems. We were concerned but not too worried as she has had some issues with her kidneys over the years. Well, when we got back, she was still in the hospital and learned that she had breast cancer. I spent September going to doctors appointments with her and my dad and we learned that it was very advanced-Stage IV. It was been a very emotional and difficult few months with her illness. She has been in very good spirits lately and we're all doing our best to deal with everything.
Despite the tough moments, we did have some positive things happen. We traveled to CA for vacation and SD twice for motorcycle trips (Sturgis and the SD Statwide Ride). I was able to spend a lot of time with my siblings, nephew and nieces who all live out of state. We paid off a lot of debt (including our cars, motorcycle and student loans) and are very close to finishing our basement. We bought an enclosed trailer. Also, I celebrated my five year anniversary as a lawyer and we helped Chad's parents celebrate 40 years of marriage. We cemented our plan to adopt a child and attended an adoption workshop in September. In January 2012, we should have everything finalized and be a waiting family. I hope in 2012 that we have the opportunity to be parents. We are very hopeful for good things to come! Cheers!!
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