Support and Love!!

We always feel love and support form our friends and family who are on this journey with us! This morning there was nice surprise on Facebook for us! We know there is so much love and support for us but when it is expressed and a conversation opens up about our journey we really feel the love.

Raena is my cousin but I consider her a sister. She was the other girl in my family that I grew up along side. Every year we get closer and closer and I cherish her in my life. Here is what she wrote this morning:

Here's a quick eye-opening read for those out there who have offered the insensitive words "Just adopt!" to people who can't have children, like it's as easy as walking down the street to pick up a coffee in the morning. Two amazing members of my family have been trying to adopt for several years. It's not easy or affordable. Mostly, it's heartbreaking and takes an incredibly strong partnership to go through the adoption process. This list is absolutely not complete in describing the process, the struggles, the surprising judgments, the lack of support or understanding, but it raises a few important facts to be aware of. I love you Lauren and Jason! You are in my thoughts every day.   

READ article here:  Things you should about Adoption

Here is Jason's response:

 words can't express our appreciation for the support. Infertility cannot truly be understood until you experience it, personally or vicariously. So to those who really know us and follow our story it touches us that you can understand on some level. We couldn't be more supportive and happier for those who have started raising their own children around us, because allowing us to be a part of their lives only strengthens our resolve to not give up and be amazing parents. Raena I can't convey how important your words are to Lauren and I, thank you for being such a special person. We think about the pending adoption every single day, but support like this helps make the light at the end of the tunnel seem a whole lot brighter. When we turn on the light in the nursery tonight, we will think of you. Love you!!

It was like a warm hug this morning when opening our computer, pushing us through another day. Thank you Raena!!