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Missing Them

05.26.2008 by juliegumm@yahoo.com //

It is difficult to explain, but sometimes I am overcome with waves of emotion when it comes to our new kids. Sunday morning we went off to church, got the kids checked in to their classes and came in to the service as worship was starting. I think the song we were singing was “Happy Day” and as I stood there singing and clapping I was suddenly overwhelmed with just the strongest wave of missing my kids and wanting them there for that moment.

It was a family day, they are our family and yet they are not here with us and at times it seems unbearable. My comfort comes in knowing that they are being well cared for and are with their grandmother and that our time will come soon enough.

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  1. green3 says

    May 27, 2008 at 7:03 am

    I find comfort in the fact that you feel that. It means these kids are going to be coming into the best home EVER. You love them before they are even here – simply amazing.

  2. Stacey says

    May 27, 2008 at 2:03 pm

    Wow, your heart must ache in those moments. Hang in there. Praying for you and those two beautiful kids!

  3. Jen says

    May 27, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    It’s so hard to put into words but I KNOW eactly what you are talking about. The wait is tough but the end is coming an dsooner than you think! I can’t wait to celebrate wih you at the shower on Friday.

  4. kim says

    May 29, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    I get what you are saying. It is on family days it hits me as well. your time is right around the corner.

    🙂

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