Kisses in the wind

I know it might sound strange because, after all, we haven't even been assigned a child yet but the last few days I have had this strong longing for our China baby. Frustration that we have to wait so long and sadness that Brooklyn doesn't have her sister/brother yet and our family isn't whole. It's hard to explain how you can feel emptiness for something so intangible.

I read this poem today that brings tears to my eyes. This is what I wish we could send our child. I wish they could know just how much they are wanted....

KISSES IN THE WIND

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.

--- Unknown