Friday, December 19, 2008

It's Official!

Wyatt is part of the family!! Hurray!! It's been a loong time waiting for this day! We are so happy to have you "offically" be part of our family! (And we're so glad to have this all over for your mom and dad) We LOVE you all!


YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN ADOPTIVE PARENT WHEN:
1. The fact that there are 143 million children without a parent to kiss them goodnight has made you lose sleep.
2. You realize DNA has nothing to do with love and family.
3. You can't watch Adoption Stories on TLC without sobbing.
4. The fact that, if 7% of Christians adopted 1 child there would be no orphans in the world, is convicting to you.
5. You spend free time surfing blogs about families who have experienced the blessing of adoption.
6. It drives you crazy when people ask you about adopted child's "real" parents.
7. You have ever been "pregnant" with your adoptive child longer than it takes an elephant to give birth.(2 years!)
8. You had no idea how you would afford to adopt but stepped out in faith anyway, knowing where God calls you He will provide.
9. You have ever taken an airplane ride half-way around the world with a child you just met.
10. You believe God's heart is for adoption.
11. You realize that welcoming a child into your heart and family is one of the most important legacies you could ever leave on this earth.
12. You know what the word "Dossier" means, and you can actually pronounce it!
13. You have welcomed a social worker into the most private parts of your life.
14. You shudder when people say your child is so lucky that you adopted them, knowing full well you are the blessed one to have him or her in your life.
-Author unknown


7 comments:

NanaK said...

congratulations on another nephew!---welcome!!

Amber said...

He's gorgeous! Congrats!

Jodelle said...

That is wonderful news. What a relief for all. Congratulations.

The Beecham's said...

Oh... Thank you guys! We love you very much! What a day! Wish others could understand why this day means so much to us!

Jeff & Aleigh said...

Awwww - he is SO adorable!!! What wonderful news!!!

Neisha said...

he's a cutie!

shaunandhelen said...

So glad to hear it is final! Was great to see him a few weeks ago at Harold B's funeral.