My friend Cissa prompted me to look back at my blog and see what we were doing a year ago today. Turns out that November 21 was a very emotional day for our crew, not just a year ago, but also two years ago.
November 21, 2012, Curt and I were in Donetsk. We got word that our big court hearing for Eli and Isaac's adoption, which was supposed to be the following day, was yet again postponed. We were devastated and frustrated beyond belief. Lots of tears.
November 21, 2013, Curt and I traveled from Kiev to Amvrosivka, where an ever-smiling Alex greeted us. It was the day Alex officially and decisively said Yes to adoption. We were over the moon with excitement. Lots of tears.
November 21, 2014, the seven of us are together in Tulsa, Oklahoma, having a typical low-key day. No big emotional highs or lows. All five kids went to school. Frozen pizzas are in the oven. No tears. What a beautiful day.
