a girl and her pups and a possibility!

Last year at this time, I was filled with such hope. I just knew 2013 would make me a mom. Well that did not happen. As I sit quietly with three cuddly dogs, I reflect on the true pain this adoption has engrossed on me. These past two weeks in Buffalo have been filled with celebration. First and always foremost, the birth of our Savior. Christmas is a time to truly feel one with Jesus and I did thank him for sacrificing His life. I did get through Christmas with little tears shed. I am healthy and surrounded by loved ones and for that I am truly blessed.  My family tradition is the Polish Christmas Eve Wigilia. We go around with blessings of the new year, followed by the breaking of oplatek or Christmas wafer. Then on December 28th, my only sibling married the love of his life. What a celebration it was. The day could not have been any smoother. The temperature even rose to an unheard of 40 degrees in Buffalo!!  Congratulations Tim and Laura. It was not until the day after...

Last Wednesday Dec. 4th, at 6:30pm, several people gathering in my school gym for one cause..... To support a family. A couple of months ago, a coworker of mine offered to throw me a Zumbathon. She had recently gotten her Zumba license along with one of the parents of our school. At first, we had a very hard time selling tickets but then the flood gates opened. I ended up receiving a lot of donations. It was truly a night to remember. People of all ages and backgrounds, working out to help grow my family. Anyone that knows me, knows I am not athletic...AT ALL. That along with the recent diagnoses of planter  fasciitis, made me a little nervous. Let me just say, it was so much fun. We really rocked that gym. To everyone who come out and supported or gave a donation, many thanks. You are now part of the puzzle that will my my life story. It was an unforgettable night. It is no secret that I am struggling lately. I need a referral this year...2013. But with support like I have, ...

My mom and I have been contemplating a vacation for some time. Her job is very stressful and this adoption has taken its toll on me!  Imagine my surprise when out of the blue, my dad offered to take his girls to Walt Disney World. See I grew up Disney. My whole family loves it. We have not been as a family since I was 16. How could I say no? Of course with the upcoming wedding this month, my brother stayed behind. Ok, who am I kidding, my dad invited only the girls, sorry Tim! So when November 23rd came, I hopped on a plane for sunny Florida. Perhaps you remember my cruise last year and the unseasonably cold weather.  Well this trip was no different. Many nights were cut short due to the horrible wind and chill in the air. It didn't matter, this trip was nothing less than magical. One of my first stops was to see my beloved manatees.The parks were decked out for Christmas, we were staying at my favorite hotel, and I got to spend time with the best parents in the world. My mo...