Life has a funny way of making sense out of things that seem to make no sense. I booked our tickets home for August 25th, 2005. This date would forever be etched in my mind since one year ago on the exact date, Dennis and I were facing the biggest loss of our lives together. We were in Abbott hospital delivering our daughter that didn’t survive. I remember both of us thinking that we would never recover from this experience. The loss was devastating to us. We decided that we would continue to try because we wanted a family. Unfortunately, we went on to lose twin boys 8 months later. I was thinking about everything we have been through over the last year. I realized through these experiences that Dennis and I have grown to understand the importance of family on a level that we wouldn’t have experienced without our losses. I’ve always known that we have a wonderful family and great friends, but I’m overwhelmed by the support and love that has been given to us during this wonderful process. Antigua taught me that wealth is found in your friendships and your family. Every time Mia smiles, I realize how healing her presence has been to us. I know she already has a good sense of who she is and just needs a little guidance along the way. From the moment we saw her picture in the adoption agency, we knew she was our daughter. We owe her more than she will ever know. She has taught us the biggest lesson of life.
Much love,
Dennis+Laurie+Mia
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