Kayla's Day

This morning as I was getting ready for court today, my mind drifted back to many years ago when we had custody of my nephew. I thought about the hard times when we were trying to make things happen for our family. We had to attend court and often were on the stand to give our testimony and answer questions. Today I wished I could just wipe those memories out of my mind, but every time we are due to go to court they come back......
I clear my head one last time, we head out the door to pick up Grandma and get to court early. Hoping all will go well today, even when it is a "good" court proceeding, I don't enjoy it. I sit and think about this wonderful day for us. I picture Kayla's birthmother and silently thank her for gracious gift to our family. I ponder on her family and the sacrifice they have all made so that we could have joy in our home. I give thanks to Heavenly Father for teaching me that He is in charge. When we are faithful and listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost we then know our direction in life. With that we head into court......
I listen to questions being asked and answered. I am thinking, how can Ryan do this so easily? He just throws it out there with some humor. I am a whole new package. For example, the judge asked me "How many years have you been married?" I am like, "I don't know....12?" LOL.....no, it's 16 years! Then she asked me something about "How has Kayla bonded with our family/fit in?" I can't even answer the question because I feel so truly blessed to have children and to be called mom. Then the tears come and I have to take a few deep breaths so that I can answer the question. (I HATE HATE HATE crying. I am so embarressed when I do it.) I answer.....giving a long version. :) After a short time, it's over and we are granted her parents.
To Kayla....welcome to the family baby doll. We are excited to see what life brings your way! We love you!!