Special Gifts...

Addi Kate received two packages in the mail this week from two VERY special ladies. I met both Chea and Lisa through blogging and made an instant connection with them as we shared our struggles with trying to get pregnant and/or adopt a baby. Both gifts are SO special and I know that Addi will love them just as much as I do.

The burp cloth, onesie, and bloomers came from Chea and I think they are SO girly :) Chea embroiders in her spare time (ha ha...she doesn't really have any spare time because she's a teacher) and I've loved all the items she's created for other children. I knew when I saw the package with Chea's name on it that it was probably something she made specifically for my baby girl. And I was right...I can't wait to see Addi wear these items!


This teddy bear came from Lisa and is made out of the same fabric as Addi Kate's crib bedding. Lisa had contacted me a few months ago and asked me where I got the bedding and what the name of each of the fabrics were. I had NO idea she was planning on getting Addi a matching snuggle buddy, so I was overjoyed when I opened the box and discovered this sweet gift. AND to have her monogram on the bear's heart made the gift even sweeter.

When I opened both packages from these ladies, I had an overwhelming and bitter-sweet feeling. I was SO thankful for their generosity and thoughtfulness, but at the same time, I know their hearts are hurting as they are still waiting on their miracle babies. If you have time, could you say a little prayer for my two friends still waiting to be blessed with children? I know that one day soon they both will be mommies and I can't wait until I am the one sending special gifts to their little babies.

Thank you ladies...these gifts mean more to me than I could ever write in a blog post.