march
i love march.
it is such a wonderful month of new beginnings (notice the flowers starting to bloom?)
and it is a month that 3 years ago changed our lives.
as i was texting with crystal this afternoon, it was pointed out that we've known each other for 3 years now.
that's right, 3 years ago on march 7, 2008 we met crystal at lds family services in oregon.
i remember being REALLY nervous.
in fact, i think i remember my thoughts being
"what if she doesn't like us?"
the caseworker came in, and then brought crystal in. we smiled. we talked for a few minutes, we gave her a gift, we took some pictures (i KNOW i have them around here somewhere..) and then we went to lunch. :)
we went to olive garden, and i remember asking as many questions that could come to my head.
sam was babbling. which meant he was actually nervous as well.
even if he denies it. :)
we took her home, and then went back to where we were staying while there.
and we couldn't stop smiling. we were ecstatic. i think i cried.
even if i deny it.
the next day would be awesome.
march 8 came and we had been invited to a baby shower.
being thrown for crystal and us.
we were floored. we felt welcome, we felt accepted, we felt like family.
and everyone who came to that shower, showed such an immense amount of love to us and crystal.
crystal got pampering, memory gifts.
that was a fast trip to oregon. i believe that we took a trip (or 2) to the beach. sam had never been to an oregon beach. :)
we came home and we got ready. we continued emails and texts with crystal. she had a couple of times where she went to the hospital to be monitored. but everything was ok, and we went up at the scheduled time to see bubba born. :)
but that will be a different post for a different time.
crystal.
what can we say.
we absolutely LOVE you.
we think about you all.year.long, but especially during this month.
the wonderful month where we met you, and you changed our world.
the month that you made our dreams come true.
we still can't thank you enough.
love you tons!!
3 comments:
This brings back memories of my thoughts for you at that time. I can't believe it has been three years! I know I cried when I heard the news that Bubba was born and then saw pictures of you with that tiny babe in your arms and your GIANT smiles - and I wasn't even there! Love you Tara!
Thank you Crystal for your selfess gift to my dear friend!!!
Aw, I love this Tara. Being in this situation but on the other side recently, I know how amazing it could be. I'm glad to know you so I can see it from the other side.
that was such an exciting time!! We loved having you guys :) come back soon!!
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