feeling guilty no more

From the pictures we have of Sam, several things are apparent.  He's well-fed, happy, healthy, and loved, which we are so very thankful for!  Sometimes though when I look at these pictures, I feel guilty--guilty for taking him away from everything he knows, guilty for taking him away from a woman who loves and cares for him, guilty for the grief he'll experience.

Last Tuesday, I met some pretty awesome adoptive moms.  We had a wonderful time getting to know one another and talking about our favorite little people.  But, the best part of the night was the prayer one mom offered on my behalf because it unexpectedly wiped away those secret feelings of guilt.

In her prayer, she asked God to let Sam know that we're coming for him and will give him what's missing--a forever family.  What a wonderfully sweet prayer!  Bringing Sam home will be difficult, causing him to grieve for all that he's lost, but it will also mean that he's come home to a mom and dad who will love and care for him all the rest of our days.