Mama, Mama, Mama Tracy!!!

My heart was aching and the tears were flowing, anything, everything and nothing.... I cried. It was Christmas Eve and I had been busy preparing myself for Christmas Day.

We changed plans to help with the disappointment and longing.  My lovely friend Mabel willingly helped us call our daughters and after several attempts and hang ups we had the opportunity to hear both of daughters voices on Christmas Eve. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS to US!!!  Our youngest got on the phone and exclaimed, "Mama, Mama, Mama Tracy."  I was waiting for her to continue in my awe of hearing her call out to me, when she explained the third time, Mama Tracy.... (like I am talking to you)  I replied and and she quickly asked when are you coming to get us?  It is so hard to explain as soon as these papers move and to assure her I would have been there on Thanksgiving if it had been up to me.

It was great to hear them and to know they are still very excited and even more ready to be with us.  

So ready to be with them and looking forward to starting our small family traditions in 2011!