Mar 30, 2010

1 yr update.

When Kevin was in China he was placed in a foster home 6 months before we got there.  He had to go back to the orphanage 2 wks before we traveled to get him.  We watched him walking with his nanny outside, just like a typical day for him.  He was curious when she was trying to tell him, this is Mama and Baba.  Our boy is smart, even at 2 1/2 he knew SUDDENLY that it was all about to change.  When he began to cry, it was as if he was saying, "Not ANOTHER change.....just leave me where I am"  It was as plain as the nose on his cute face.  He was gently swayed with magical goldfish crackers and bubbles that make all tears disappear.  It didn't hurt that some of his dear friends from the same place were there with him.  I think somehow they all summoned strength from each other.  We had older children in our travel group that understood, but still took lots of time to comfort the smaller ones, that had become their families.  They understood that they wouldn't be going back and still had something left in their hearts to help out the smaller ones, when new mommies and daddies couldn't make it better.....yet.

Our boy has grown and challenged us so much since he became part of our family.  He still contines to adore and prefer his father, but he does understand about the love of a Mother.  He still doesn't like us to wear shoes in the house (mostly a habit from the foster family and Chinese culture, but he also equates shoes with leaving) but is becoming ok with staying with one parent.  I adore his heart so much, it is guarded still, but so willing to love again.  He adores his sisters and follows them everywhere.  The Lord knew what he was doing when he directed me to the waiting children website.  He has led us through dark times and rewarded us for our patience and understanding.  I loooooove my boy, but certainly glad year 1 is under our belts.


He has a Wuxi special haircut because of mishaps with the shears....ooooppppppssssss

One year today.....more to follow


2009

                                                                                                             


2010

Mar 24, 2010

Black and White Wed.


Our girls.......

To play along check out the button at the top of the blog.

Mar 10, 2010

Black and White Wed.

Even the dogs give me trouble when taking pictures.  SIGH






I was holding a treat and she still wouldn't look at me.


the long road
You can play too.

Mar 7, 2010

Sunday Snapshot...her smile

New camera....still learning.



Her smile.  I can't even say enough about it.







It was a long time comin'....but boy did it come.







Her LAUGH.....starts anyone immediately laughing. 











It comes deep from within.  I am saddened that it was stifled for so long.






So glad we have it for our own





Show your OWN snapshot....go to the button and play

Mar 6, 2010

Seeking photographer advice.....new camera

Sweet husband bought me a new camera.  I am trying not to get frustrated with it, but I am having a problem with patience.  See the pics I took today......nothing but a small amount of cropping was done.

What do I need to do differently??  The camera is a Nikon Coolpix L100.  It has the lens that came with it.  I am so new at this I don't even know what lens came with it.  I have begun to read the manual but it is really confusing as well.  Thanks for your constructive comments.

Mar 3, 2010

Black and White Wed.


Beautiful boy.  I can't believe he has been home 1 yr.





Every call has a beginning. A quiet moment when God whispers a promise to a mother’s heart . A holy place where a father bows and faithfully accepts the journey set before him. A miraculous morning that unexpectedly dawns… Casting its first light on a chosen threshold. A gentle knock..a closed door opens, a sacred invitation sent by the Father.. leads to the other side of the world. Where lonely hearts stare out orphanage windows praying for someone to care.. and then one morning, on an ordinary day an orphan’s life changes... God sends them a second chance...Through you..
--author unknown
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Favorite Poem

We are a family now, a whole,of which you are a part,and you are just as much our child as any in our heart. We do not love you differently,nor would we give up less of all that life has given us to bring you happiness.There is no limit to our love,no boundary you might cross,no price you may be asked to pay,no need to fear its loss. We are now one, the five of us,windows of one home. As long as we have life and breath,You’ll never be alone.~Nicholas Gordon

People Checking In