Generosity consists not the sum given,

but the manner in which it is bestowed.

Wow, what a weekend.

My dear friend Carol hosted the baby shower of the century in Benjaminh's name. So many people have walked by my side during the ups and downs and downs and ups of this journey. Lifting me up when I was down. Celebrating with me at the peaks. Many of these same people met yesterday for the first time.

Lifelong friends, adoption friends, sweet friends from school, family, neighbours and more... Young and not quite as young...sitting, chatting, laughing, eating and celebrating. Celebrating wee Benjaminh's imminent arrival.

It was all so very overwhelming. Really. Benjaminh is loved deeply by so many people he has not yet met. He received gifts beyond imagine. More importantly we both received the gift of love and unending support.

My tiny little family is so very lucky.

Wow.

A few pictures of the festivities for your viewing pleasure.

Yum...ice cream cake

Auntie K (travel partner extraordinaire), myself and Ben's new Build a Bear (Nana in the background)

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