NOVEMBER 17th is here!!

Today is the day that we became a family. It was a rough day, but sooooo worth it. I will never forget that day. It wasn't the first time that I saw her, but it was the first day that I had seen her FOREVER. SHe looked at me like I was a stranger, I looked at her like I had known her forever. I can't explain it, she was in Azucena's arms sucking a bottle, head cocked back, eyes wide open looking at me like who are you. It was like she knew exactly what was going to happen, and was just waiting. I tried talking to Avea, but she did not like it at all. So I left her in Azucena's arms. I knew that I should wait for Azucena to be ready to give her to me. It had to be hard for her. I know that she loved Avea sooooo much. Finally Azucena made the sign of the cross over her, and said some things in spanish and handed her over to me forever. The tears were falling from my eyes, Mikes eyes, the Foster grandmas, and foster cousins were all crying. It was so hard but then so wonderful. She just handed me my baby forever. Our hearts will never be what they were, they will be better, we just learned what love REALLY is.

This day I will always cherish. I will always think of Azucena and her family, for loving our little peanut so much, taking such good care of her, and then handing her to me in such a strong way.

This day I will always remember Avea's birthmom Milagro. I will thank her forever, for making me such a perfect beautiful little girl. Giving her up selflessly so that she can have a better life. For making us the LUCKIEST people alive. I just don't get how we can be so lucky. Thank you Milagro, you are wonderful and I wish I could tell you that.

Thank You Avea, you are my heart!!!