Gotta love a happy ending!

So, we are off to the big wedding tomorrow, but not before Cooper and I got to take part in a very special homecoming for some friends, whose adopted 12-month-old daughter arrived today at DIA from Korea. I know many have posted their own stories about this special day, but it's my chance to share this with my family and friends.

Since May when they found out this little angel was a possibility (and having to give up on a year-long process of trying to adopt from Vietnam), I have been helping the mom (Kris) review her medical records. There was initially some questions about her health, but in the end, she has turned out to be nothing short of perfect. Each time I looked over her records, I had very strong impressions that this little girl belonged to this family. Hard to describe almost . . . especially since I am just a friend.

A large group of us came to support this family wearing our matching "Team Malia" shirts (her new name) and I was so touched watching total strangers (including an entire soccer team from New Mexico) take in the moment. It froze people in their tracks.

So, here's to the gift of adoption and for many happy years to come for this family! I will forever remember watching them take in the exact moment she came up the escaltor in the arms of her escort into the arms of her new mom.