Despite the fact that for a number of years in my childhood I received weekly allergy shots I have a deep fear of having blood drawn and IV’s. Shots are fine but needles in my veins CREEP me out!!! So. . . today was the day of my physical for our adoption and I had to have blood drawn. Somehow though knowing that I wasn’t just doing this for my own general well-being because a doctor said so, but because I knew that somewhere many months down the road this small step would help place a child in my arms made all the difference!
3 Comments
March 29, 2008 at 7:43 am
Bethany, I’m so excited to hear that you have started your paperchase to adopt 2 children from Ethiopia! It has been a blessing to me beyond words (and at time very humbling) to have our two little ones in our lives. It is funny how things you wouldn’t have wanted to do otherwise becomes easier when you know it is for your children. I’m glad that the physicals went well. I’m looking forward to hearing more about your journey.
With Love,
Penelope
March 31, 2008 at 3:08 am
Way to go!!! I still wince when I get bloodwork done during my physicals and whatnot also!
April 1, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Yay! I’m so happy for you! John has the same fear btw