The Journey

In May of 2005 I left my job as a manager and moved to my current job. When I started that job, I also started my adoption journey. Through the ups and the many downs, my co-workers Lisa and Felicia cheered me on and encouraged me in the dark, disappointing days. My friend Lora who worked with me at the previous job also was cheering me on. Two years ago, Lora came to work at the facility I am working at. In May it would have been 5 years since I started working there.
Felicia, Lisa and Lora have been such a support in the 3 years prior to Natalie coming home and in the 2 years since she has been home. They were there to meet me at the airport, gave me a shower and just listened while I shared the trials and the joys. Not only have they been great therapists to work with, but they have been my friends and my support.
On Tuesday March 23, I will leave my current job and my friends. So many things have changed in the last 2 years and especially the last 2 months. I have had the joy and privilege to work with some great therapists, nurses, nurse's aides, dietary staff and patients and their families. Due to some complicated issues, I don't feel like I can ethically continue in my current position. This is no reflection on the company I work for or the vast majority of people I work with.
It has been heartbreaking to think about not being there any more and it has been a struggle. But the Lord has given me a peace and comfort in knowing that this "journey" is drawing to an end. I am so grateful that I had these wonderful women with me on this journey to becoming a mom and then the first 2 years of being a mom.
I don't think I can ever fully express what their friendship and support has meant to me.
I will miss them dearly, but I am so thankful that they were there with me through it all!