Now tell me, can you name your two best Christmas presents? Well that may be a bit of a hard question. I've set the rules. So twist this question around if you like.
My two best Christmas presents were my children. Yes , they both arrived for Christmas.
My children are adopted. When we decided to adopt we had to fill in a detailed application form and have a house inspection and a long interview. We were at the mercy of the bureaucrats. They told us we could be waiting for as much as two years if we were accepted as parents. With this happy news we carried on our lives and careers and put adoption in the back of our minds. The application was made in Sept.
So on Dec. 21 one of the bureaucrats phoned and told the MM that they had a baby for us! Wow! We were not prepared at all. The MM was just getting ready to go on shift. She thought fast and asked for an extra day from the bureaucrat. The first phone call she made was to resign . She spent the next day shopping as she had to buy everything needed for an infant. And she did get everything and the big day and trip came.
We were delighted to receive a baby boy who was about 8 weeks old. This little guy knew that something was going on and he knew that he was with different people. After a day or two he calmed down.
So his sister? Almost the same thing. They phoned on the last day of school and would we come to Edmonton the next day. She was about 8 weeks old.
Okay we were ready we thought. The usual interview happened and then we were left alone with the baby to make a decision. Who is going to turn down an infant. She looked as she may have a deformity and we had been told she was a healthy infant . Things were reviewed and checked and found to be normal .
Off to home we went with a new daughter. Her shoulder straightened out in a day or two. Sad to say that she may have been left in a chilly area and was cold.
So there you have it...my two best Christmas presents.
Wonderful story! No, I can't top those two best gifts.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't expect people to com e up with something better just your favorite.
DeleteThat's a lovely adventure! Lucky kids too! My best present was late: I was due December 18, Christmas came and went, and he decided to arrive on December 27. My Mom had already given us an ornament for Baby's First Christmas, but he missed it. He's a good kid at 36 next week. The years I pinched pennies, and spread out what gifts I acquired for him: deciding what was for his Christmas, and then his birthday 2 days later. Much easier now. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteEach of us has a unique birth story. It's sad that some people know nothing of their birth.
DeleteWonderful story and memories. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWe are always reminded of those events at Christmas.
Delete"Not of my flesh, not of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart, but in it!" My brother was adopted! I love your story!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and yes , I'm familiar with it.
DeleteI feel like Linda too Red. Nothing could possibly top that!
ReplyDeleteI was looking for your own stories. Everybody has something that's a favorite.
DeletePerfect! The best gifts ever!
ReplyDeleteOur daughter was born on Dec 21 and came home on the 24th. I understand!
If it was your first child it's over the top exciting.
DeleteOur first daughter was born on the 20th and came home on Christmas Day. She has always loved Christmas. Our second child was born on my birthday, so that was pretty special too.
ReplyDeleteShe get's two celebrations at one time.
DeleteThat is a wonderful story and a great way to meet your children! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, you don't get very much time to think about things.
DeleteI remember getting a Schwinn blue bike when I was 10 years old and I still have that bike, altho, it has been years since I rode it!
ReplyDeleteYour story is better than mine!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Red!
Thankyou and a good Christmas to you.
DeleteThose are wonderful gifts and great stories.
ReplyDeleteThey're certainly easy to remember.
DeleteThat is amazing! I was adopted at 6 mos., and I was born Dec. 26th. That is about all I know.
ReplyDeleteI don't have memorable gifts, as you do! Delightful.
I can't top that either! Thanks for sharing that story!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't looking for a better story , just your story.
DeleteWhat wonderful Christmas presents you received. Truly gifts that last a lifetime. (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteThese stories have been told many times.
DeleteGreat story, Red. I can't top that either.
ReplyDeleteWell, you could tell what your best presents were.
DeleteThank you for sharing. What grand presents. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and all the best in the new year. SuSan
ReplyDeleteGreat surprise to see you on here making a comment. Greetings to you at this season.
DeleteWell, I certainly cannot top that. Nothing can be finer than the gifts you have been given.
ReplyDeleteThese were very major gifts.
DeleteWe (daughter, son-in-law and me) were visiting family in another state for Christmas, and my daughter received a phone call the day after Christmas asking if she & my son-in-law could pick-up a little boy December 28. We said goodbye to family and excitedly drove home to welcome the most wonderful little fella into our family. He's grown into a fine young man and has been truly the greatest gift.
ReplyDeleteWishing you & yours a wonder-filled Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, good health, and laughter.
Thanks for sharing your story. Season's greetings and have a great Christmas with the story of the new baby.
DeleteNo one can do better than this Two infants! Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt was a surprise that they both came at Christmas.
DeleteWonderful story. Merry Christmas, Red and MM!
ReplyDeleteThanks and you have a great Christmas with your family.
DeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt is and was wonderful.
DeleteThis is such a great story! Loved reading about this, thanks Red!
ReplyDeleteRight now, my two newest grandchildren are round about eight weeks old. It was a wonderful thing that you and Jean did together - giving two perhaps unwanted babies a loving home in which to grow, to learn and to thrive.
ReplyDeleteAw, what awesome gifts. So interesting that both of your children were ready for you in December. There is no way any gift I might remember can compare to your wonderful gifts. Have a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe best gifts ever!
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated that you were repeatedly told your birth story. Maybe you'll share it with us some day
Cannot top that!! What blessings you are to them and they are to you!
ReplyDeleteHappiest Holiday to you and your Family!
ReplyDeleteNice reflection, esp at Christmas! I was a July 4th baby, my son a Thanksgiving baby, and my daughter arrived the day in the beginning of May when our apple tree broke out in bloom.
ReplyDeleteOh Red... This is such a beautiful story. And yes, they were definitely the BEST Christmas presents, EVER! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh just nobody could have better gifts than those!
ReplyDeleteA good story, Red.
ReplyDeleteoh my god this was one of the most beautiful stories i ever read dear Red!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethank you for making us part of your joy and excitement you both felt on such heartwarming occasions :)
you love them so much indeed and i am sure they love you both back with same or more strength !