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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

We Remember

For me, I will always remember this day for 2 reasons...

Exactly 90 years ago in 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the sounds of war were silenced and guns were laid down. The war to end all wars was finally over, and peace was to reign forever more on earth. Um, it didn't quite work out that way, and our country has been called upon again to help protect the world a few more times since then. So on this day, at ll:00 a.m., we pause to thank all of our brave veterans for their sacrifice and service.

and then....


3 years ago today in 2005, a little before the 16th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, I saw my daughters face for the first time. The referral package had been delivered directly from the hands of Jesus. Um, that would be Jesus of Miami, the UPS driver, not Jesus of Nazareth! Although, I truly believe J of N, his mom and dad, his "father" and all the saints and angels had their hand in this miraculous event. So on this day, at a little before 4:00 p.m., I pause to thank God for my wonderful daugther.

1 Brilliant Comment(s) from Friends:

Laura said...

What a goose-bump inducing post - on all counts! Thanks for putting it into words and sharing the amazing, family-growing adventure with us 3 short years ago.

Hugs to you, Dot and of course, Miss T! (hugs from Sara and Steve too of course!)

A marvelous plan was made in the stars,
to create a miracle across the ocean so far....
Then entwine and weave all the hopes and labor,
it would take to bring us this joy called "Taylor"....
Now three lives are blessed and somewhere in the stars,
the planners are smiling, as we all are.
-Anon.




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