We got our girl two years ago today

Can it really be two years since we first laid eyes on Elizabeth?

Every day I am aware of the all the forces in the universe that had to come together in order for her to be placed in our arms on November 5th 2007. Here we were, three people, over 7,000 miles away from one another and somehow, suddenly, we were, almost magically, bound together for all of our days on this earth.

I often think of Lewis Thomas' words in his book "Lives of a Cell" and in his chapter, "On Probability and Possibility" he says, " Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise. We are alive against stupendous odds of genetics, infinitely outnumbered by all the alternatives who might, except for luck, be in our places."

Thomas also talks about the miracle of life and how we should all be shouting from the rooftops about it. That is true. And that is really how I feel about the miracle of our getting Elizabeth. If you hear anyone shouting from the rooftop today--it's me.

Happy Anniversary Day Dearest Elizabeth. We do love you!!!

AND HERE IS OUR POST FROM NOVEMBER 5th 2007

Lucky parents! We got our girl!

We are so thrilled and feel so lucky that Elizabeth became ours today! She is everything we could have hoped for and more!!!