Darlene, and her baby Miranda

I haven't posted this week and thought I would post about a friend of mine, Darlene. Darlene and I met on the internet. I should say we "re-met". Darlene and I went to school together from elementary school all the way through High School. Well, about 2 months ago, Darlene emailed me just commenting that we lived near eachother and were both adopting from China, so we ended up putting 2 and 2 together and realized that we knew eachother.

Since that time we've gotten together a couple of times with the local Families with Children from China playgroup. Even though we don't have our babies, we go and chat and stare and gawk at the beautiful children, knowing that someday soon that will be us....

Darlene is adopting a beautiful little girl that she is naming Miranda. Miranda was born with a Cleft Lip and palette, and Darlene chose to become her mommy. Miranda is going to be 2 1/2 soon, and Darlene will be traveling probably in July to bring her home forever. Miranda is such a beautiful little girl, and I can't wait for our daughters to be buddies!

Last weekend was Darlene's baby shower. My mom went with me, and we had a great time! Darlene's family is Portuguese and so friendly and they all were speaking Portuguese and you can just see the love that her family has for Darlene and Darlene's daughter, Miranda.

Miranda is one lucky little girl, or is Darlene one lucky Mama???? Hmmmm.....

I can't wait to meet you, Miranda!