Our Trip of a Lifetime-Part 2

Early in the morning, on July 12, 2014 we were saying our good-byes to Shahar, Roi, Shahar's parents, Bar and Elly and Daniel. It is hard to put into words what that moment was like and almost one year later, I still can't sum it up but I am going try...that day signified the end of an incredible chapter in our Journey. My day to day interactions with Shahar would no longer be there...their family was going to go back and get settled into their family of 5 and that would be a big adjustment. I have surly missed those daily chats but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Seeing the joy that Elly and Daniel have brought to their life...and sometimes having to pinch myself that I was chosen to be the person to carry their precious dreams come true still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes.

I will never forget the emotional exchange between Shahar and I as I gave her the last hug of this chapter, watching them all go through security and then just fell apart in my husbands arms. He looked me in the eyes and told me that he would make sure I would be back there for the twins first birthday! Having a date in my mind was so healing for my hurting heart. Something so special to look forward to! It is hard to believe that this trip I have dreamed about is coming true!! I had these precious little onsies made for the twins! I can't wait to see them wearing 'em!

Never could I have imagined my heart would lead me to a second journey. It was nothing that I knew for sure would ever take place but I was willing to take a leap of faith and follow my heart, keeping it open and letting everything fall into place exactly how it was meant to. I am now blessed a second time to be apart of Udi and Matan's Journey to Happiness. I absolutely adore these two and couldn't ask for a more supportive, caring and big hearted couple to be on this journey with. We will begin another medication cycle and embryo transfer later this summer and I am so excited to see how the next year unfolds as our story continues to be written. 

I am thrilled that Jake and I will get to see BOTH of our extended families a half a world away in just TWO short weeks!! They have an amazing trip planned for us including a day at the beach with my Surro Sister and incredible friend, Ashley. How amazing is that?!?! She will be finishing up her visit with her surro babe's Mommy and Daddy, then heading back home to her family the day after we arrive!! 

We have so many wonderful memories to be made with a BIG surprise along the way! To say I am excited would be an understatement! Stay tuned!! Eeeeeek!!!