Homage to our circle of light

Circle of light. What does this image conjure up for you? For me, cheesy as it may sound, it is what I felt and saw in my mind’s eye when we announced we were going to adopt. Why? Because of all the incredible support and love that came flooding in like warm rays of sunshine. Powerful, unstoppable, beautiful, heart-lifting.

It was an amazing feeling, indescribable. So instead of words, my mind formed this image. At the centre, my partner and I and our future child. And all around, leaving absolutely no gap for darkness, stood our circle of amazing family and friends, radiating with the most magical light.

And this circle has stayed with us throughout the whole process, they have lived through every up and down with us, never faltering, always stopping the darkness from taking over.

They have not ceased to amaze us with their strength, wisdom and resilience. Whatever was thrown at them, they stayed and shone even more.

It has been a breathtaking experience and I am so honored to have these amazing people around us. There are simply no words to describe how grateful and thankful we are to have them, how amazingly lucky we are.

Today is the day before panel. And tomorrow, as we walk into the room, all of them will walk in with us.

We are not alone and that is the best gift of all.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you all.