As many wonderful things do, it started with a lemon meringue pie.
It was November 1, 2017. I was sitting in our local Perkins (where one finds great pies) with a few grandsons, our exchange student, and my husband. We were marking what would have been my father’s 101st birthday. His birthday “cake” was always a lemon pie.
My phone rang, and I saw that my son was calling. I expected him to tell me he was coming–or not coming and I should save him a piece of the pie. Instead, he said this:
“We were chosen to adopt a baby.”
So now November 1 has added significance. We expected the child in a couple of weeks. She arrived four days later.
The birth parents signed the necessary papers a few days after that. We would wait thirty days to see whether they would change their minds.
They did not. The thirtieth day? My mother’s birthday.
It’s important in life to remember those who’ve come before us and to celebrate those who come after us.
The process of adoption is not a simple thirty days. It includes more waiting and then a hearing. And a new day of significance came to our family on the day of the hearing.
Last Thursday was this child’s own day. Her “Adoption Day.” A day we might mark with a special treat of her choosing as the years unfold.
Perhaps we will have pie.
April 26, a day we celebrate her. And a day we thank our great God who brought her to us.
Congratulations! What’s her name? Life does bring us wonderful things to celebrate. Wishing your family lots of joy for years to come
Nancy,
So exciting!!! Thank you for sharing about your adoption. So happy for you and I hope you all are adjusting to this new experience of a new life in your home! ~ Johanna
Thank you, Johanna! God bless!
I’m so excited for you! Adoption is such a wonderful thing!
Thank you, Marcie, Yes, it is!
Congrats! Definitely worthy of pie!
What a beautiful gift of love. Congratulations.
I really enjoyed that post Nancy.
What a sweet story. My dad and I always celebrated my adoption anniversary with a fancy dinner!
Congratulations on the new Nancy E Head member.
The legend lives on.
So very exciting! Congratulations! And so special that these days landed on already special days for you. 🙂
Hi, Great post. All the best. Adoption is the really great thing.
Awesome! Happy adoption day!!
Happy Adoption Day! What a blessing!
Congratulations! What good news and lemon pie to boot! 🙂
Aslo, I used to go to Perkins in college – loved the bread-bowls – but that one went out of business and I haven’t seen one since. How fun they are still out there!
Thanks, Christina! God bless!
Congratulations, Nancy. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you! God bless!
Dear Nancy!
I love lemon pie. You are so right. It’s vital to remember those who walked the path before us.
Congratulations with the new family member.
God bless!
Edna Davidsen
Thank you, Edna! God bless!
Thanks for commenting, Edna. God bless!
That was a lovely story!
Thank you, Davida! God bless!