This weekend I became a fairy godmother to the most beautiful girl in the world. I'll admit, I'm a bit biased but it really is true. I'm sure her mother will post pictures soon and you'll see just what I mean.
I had a fabulous, if short, trip to the newly named (at least in my mind) City of Sisterly Love to see my fair goddaughter and her family. I was so honored to be included in such a special day.
I don't spend much time in church. Let's be honest, I don't spend time in church unless there is something to celebrate in someone I love's life, someone who does spend time in church. What a celebration it was!
I got lots of quality time with Little Ms. Z and her mom in and also got to meet many other important people in their lives. I was so thrilled to get to know her birthmom and I know how much it meant to Liana to have her there.
I even got to spend some time with Clover and her twins. Her son is one of the biggest flirts going and I think he stole my heart.
The whole weekend did me a lot of good so I can't help but quote that oh-so-popular musical. Infertility has beaten me down quite a bit and I often feel like the a certain green witch but in a sappy way that only a Broadway musical can really capture:
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you:
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
Infertility has changed me forever and I'm not sure that's for good. But infertility has led me to some damn fine people who have definitely changed me for good.
Every fairy godmother gets to grant a wish to her charge and my wish for Zara is that she has a long and happy life, knows how much her mothers and her families love her, and doesn't experience the kind of pain her mothers have.
Sounds like a good weekend! And it's true, out of the darkness sometimes come true pearls. And the relationships we forge her are true pearls. Glad you are enjoying yours.
Posted by: Krista | Wednesday, 20 February 2008 at 20:42
What a wonderful weekend! I can't wait to see photos over at Liana's.
Posted by: Louise | Thursday, 21 February 2008 at 12:12
What a fantastic trip, congratulations Ms. Godmother!
Posted by: Jan1902 | Thursday, 21 February 2008 at 12:19
Sounds like it was a lovely time and ceremony!
Posted by: Summer | Thursday, 21 February 2008 at 12:50
Any girl would be thrilled to have you as a fairy godmother!
Posted by: beagle | Thursday, 21 February 2008 at 15:42
I have been following you for some time and I think you really have amazing spirit. I too tried to get pregnant and had POF so it was not going to happen. We adopted. I have the best, most wonderful kid in the world. I have been wanting to tell you something for a while and I am telling you cuz I have been there. Get the paperwork done, get it all done ASAP cuz the wait can be long. Focus and get it done so you can start the next step (waiting). Trust me, once you have your son or daughter you will not even remember the wait. I promise you. BUT you will not ever forget the pain either. But it dulls to the smallest part of your heart and you will thank god every day for what you have. I hope you are ok with me making this suggestion. I just want you to get to the good part :) Maggie
Posted by: maggie | Thursday, 21 February 2008 at 19:39
What a lucky little lady miss Z is to have YOU for a fairy godmother!
Posted by: | Friday, 22 February 2008 at 20:17
that's me ^
Posted by: hangin'in | Friday, 22 February 2008 at 20:19
lucky Ms Z and what a wonderful wish. Let's hope very hard that all her internet aunties can help make it come true.
Posted by: thalia | Saturday, 23 February 2008 at 12:37
I second the wish for Miss Z :)
Posted by: Kay/Hanazono | Saturday, 23 February 2008 at 12:44
Sounds like you've had a most wonderful weekend, and indeed a most warm wish for your goddaughter.
Posted by: Lut C. | Sunday, 24 February 2008 at 13:34
Sniff!
Posted by: pixi | Monday, 25 February 2008 at 06:57