So I received the best email this afternoon from the guys! It is one of those that takes you so long to get through, because it is hard to read through all the tears. It was so heartwarming and benevolent, it just reinforces the reason we are on this adventure together. In the email they asked that I share what they had to say on the blog so, here it is for everyone's reading enjoyment!
Dear Michelle and Chris,
First and far most, we want you to know that as far as we are concerned, from now on you are part of our family!
In the beginning of this long and emotional journey we tried to imagine what kind of person we would like our gestational carrier to be. We hoped she would be warm and loving, would want to share and enable us to experience the pregnancy and its progress with her. Michelle, you definitely embody all of these characters in one amazing person.
Our relationship began with a physical distance between us, 2000 miles across the globe, passing through the waves of the Internet. Even then we could already feel your kindness. We were overwhelmed by the big love we felt towards you immediately when we first met at the hotel lobby in NYC, we immediately felt connected to you and that this was destined to happen.
When we were looking for our gestational carrier we didn’t put too much thought in regards to who her husband or spouse would be. Only after we met the two of you we realized how significant Chris’s role is in this journey. Not only does he provide you with the full support you need, he also instilled faith and courage in us. We were in awe of your ability to give to others. Your huge sense of commitment to this journey we have embarked on together affects us on a deeply personal level. Chris made us feel very safe and secure, and Michelle touched our hearts. You are beautiful people! After 24 hours of an unforgettable experience with the two of you, we felt that we don’t want our time together to end. That says a lot about the kind of people you are.
We took many photos in our trip but out of them all we find ourselves looking time and again at the pictures we took with you.
Michelle, you write so sincerely and honestly. This initiative of yours, on top of everything else, had made us so happy and our extended family too. We have formed a new tradition now; every week, on our Friday family dinners, we all sit around the table and read your blog . We all get so emotional about it. Thank you!!!
We also want to extend our gratitude to your family and friends, who help and support you. It is not taken for granted, your openness is heart warming, and we understand this might be difficult for some of you.
On the evening we met, when we raised our glasses for a toast, Chris blessed us with the most accurate and heart touching words ... we can’t repeat him word by word so we’ll say it in our own words:
First and far most, we want you to know that as far as we are concerned, from now on you are part of our family!
In the beginning of this long and emotional journey we tried to imagine what kind of person we would like our gestational carrier to be. We hoped she would be warm and loving, would want to share and enable us to experience the pregnancy and its progress with her. Michelle, you definitely embody all of these characters in one amazing person.
Our relationship began with a physical distance between us, 2000 miles across the globe, passing through the waves of the Internet. Even then we could already feel your kindness. We were overwhelmed by the big love we felt towards you immediately when we first met at the hotel lobby in NYC, we immediately felt connected to you and that this was destined to happen.
When we were looking for our gestational carrier we didn’t put too much thought in regards to who her husband or spouse would be. Only after we met the two of you we realized how significant Chris’s role is in this journey. Not only does he provide you with the full support you need, he also instilled faith and courage in us. We were in awe of your ability to give to others. Your huge sense of commitment to this journey we have embarked on together affects us on a deeply personal level. Chris made us feel very safe and secure, and Michelle touched our hearts. You are beautiful people! After 24 hours of an unforgettable experience with the two of you, we felt that we don’t want our time together to end. That says a lot about the kind of people you are.
We took many photos in our trip but out of them all we find ourselves looking time and again at the pictures we took with you.
Michelle, you write so sincerely and honestly. This initiative of yours, on top of everything else, had made us so happy and our extended family too. We have formed a new tradition now; every week, on our Friday family dinners, we all sit around the table and read your blog . We all get so emotional about it. Thank you!!!
We also want to extend our gratitude to your family and friends, who help and support you. It is not taken for granted, your openness is heart warming, and we understand this might be difficult for some of you.
On the evening we met, when we raised our glasses for a toast, Chris blessed us with the most accurate and heart touching words ... we can’t repeat him word by word so we’ll say it in our own words:
Here is to new family members, friends and a very exiting future!!
We love you a lot,
Amit and Onn.
We love you a lot,
Amit and Onn.
Gentlemen, I think you quoted me word for word. I remember the hours leading up to meeting you. I suppose it felt like the first day of class in a new school. I was anxious, nervous, excited, and not sure what would happen. But after exchanging greetings, I felt like I knew you. And as the day drew on, I felt it was a shame you did not live closer as both of you are people I would share beers with at the local pub.
ReplyDeleteAfter Michelle sends me text updates of the news from the doctor, my first question is, "Did you talk to the guys?" I get excited hearing her description of how you have reacted. It is fun because I compare it to my reaction going through the pregnancy with Violet. So far we are on the same page exactly.
Never in a million years would I believe this was a journey life would take me down, and now, only a few short weeks since meeting both of you, I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of your lives. I also look forward to the rest of our journey and sharing all that we can with you.
Until the next post. Chris