In the Name of the Father

Today I felt overtaken by sadness. I was reading about the struggles of a family that I am so proud to know, the Riggs. Michelle was SUCH a comfort to me during my wait for Rhys, Waverly, and Riley. I was struck by how wonderful she was then. I just instantly loved her.

I related to her little ones because we shared the common beautiful thread of Guatemala. When Abby got sick, I knew instantly how she felt because of the many overwhelmingly frightening moments I have had with Braeden and his medical issues. Now I just feel so scared for them. I found myself crying when I hugged my Brae and then again as my little ones sang "Twinkle, Twinkle" in car on the way to get Halloween decorations.

I know many can't understand how we can impact eachother's lives so completely by our bonds of adoption, but I feel the need to say thank you. To Michelle. To Toni, Kevin, Kristen, Sandra, Amy and Matt, Candy, Shay, Mike and Michelle, Julie B, Jodi, Traci, Jen, Heather, and everyone else who has taken the journey and crossed paths with me on mine. I am thankful that I know you.
Megan

We're Baaa-aaack!

Hello, everyone!
Well, we have gotten TONS of e-mails and comments asking for a much needed update! All is going well at Casa Simmons. The kids are in Back to School routines. Waverly and Riley are in Kindergarten. Rhys is in second grade and Braeden is back at Aunt Elsie's house. The transition to school was pretty smooth. We had some crying the first week but the kids REALLY like school. They are very enthusiastic and love their teachers and classmates.
Shawn and I are back to work in full swing. We are VERY busy and spend our nights exhausted after running from school, to bus stops, to soccer, to shopping, etc. etc.
We will get to spend some time together one of these days.
We are gearing up for fall and would LOVE to put our tiny house on the market but don't know if this is the time. We would love it but the market does not seem to love anyone right now.
Here are some miscellaneous photos of the last month: We hope all are well and I have been reading your posts and praying for courts to open speedily for many more babies to come home SOON!!!!!!

Waverly in the tub

First day of school!!




The girls' Birthday Party!! FIVE YEARS OLD...sniffle, sniffle!