An Awesome Day
This is one of about 400 pics of our visits with AndrewSeptember 12th was a wonderful day. First, we spoke with our daughter in the morning and she and Shin Shin were making signs for Andrew’s coming home grand entrance. It’s fun to see how excited she is about being a big sister and how much she already cares for Andrew.
Next, our visit to the US Embassy couldn’t have gone more smoothly. They even commented on how good our paperwork looked. It took all of 5 minutes. We have constantly been on alert that revisions might be needed, something else to be done, etc, just based on our experience throughout the entire process (even while we prepared in the US). I think that is the reality of international adoption, particularly Kaz. The words “be flexible” are used A LOT. It was just great to have something go so easily. We brought all kinds of paperwork with us just in case and it wasn’t even needed. So now, we’re DONE. We will pack to go home and be on a flight Friday – with our son!
ALSO, we have a new nephew. I just received an e-mail from my Dad that my brother and his wife just welcomed their 3rd son. Both mother and baby are doing well and my brother is walking around the proud papa. Yep, he was born on September 12th.
It just keeps going – Andrew has been walking with our assistance since we met him in June. He was shaky but would walk while holding our hands. A few times he "walked" between us but it was more of a fall into us. Of course, we have left twice in this process and did not see any real improvement towards walking unassisted. Since we’ve had him with us full time, we’ve been letting him walk by holding on to furniture all over the hotel room. He also loves to stand in our laps and bounce up and down. We thought his legs had to be getting stronger from all of that bouncing but we were prepared for some possible physical therapy at home or other help if it looked like he might need it. It turns out, he just needed a little extra time and attention. Last night (Sept 12th), I looked up and he had let go of the bed and was taking steps on his own. Tears came to my eyes. He kept trying and would take about 2 steps before falling down. We weren't even next to him when he struck out on his walk. It’s just amazing. We’ve only been together full time for 7 days.
Finally, September 12th was our 9 year anniversary. Together, we have spent 7 weeks, 24 hours a day in a foreign country, spread over 3 trips by very long plane ride and we are still each other’s best friend. I couldn’t imagine my life with anyone else.
There is a song that I love – the chorus goes “Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more?” That’s how I feel right now. -S
Next, our visit to the US Embassy couldn’t have gone more smoothly. They even commented on how good our paperwork looked. It took all of 5 minutes. We have constantly been on alert that revisions might be needed, something else to be done, etc, just based on our experience throughout the entire process (even while we prepared in the US). I think that is the reality of international adoption, particularly Kaz. The words “be flexible” are used A LOT. It was just great to have something go so easily. We brought all kinds of paperwork with us just in case and it wasn’t even needed. So now, we’re DONE. We will pack to go home and be on a flight Friday – with our son!
ALSO, we have a new nephew. I just received an e-mail from my Dad that my brother and his wife just welcomed their 3rd son. Both mother and baby are doing well and my brother is walking around the proud papa. Yep, he was born on September 12th.
It just keeps going – Andrew has been walking with our assistance since we met him in June. He was shaky but would walk while holding our hands. A few times he "walked" between us but it was more of a fall into us. Of course, we have left twice in this process and did not see any real improvement towards walking unassisted. Since we’ve had him with us full time, we’ve been letting him walk by holding on to furniture all over the hotel room. He also loves to stand in our laps and bounce up and down. We thought his legs had to be getting stronger from all of that bouncing but we were prepared for some possible physical therapy at home or other help if it looked like he might need it. It turns out, he just needed a little extra time and attention. Last night (Sept 12th), I looked up and he had let go of the bed and was taking steps on his own. Tears came to my eyes. He kept trying and would take about 2 steps before falling down. We weren't even next to him when he struck out on his walk. It’s just amazing. We’ve only been together full time for 7 days.
Finally, September 12th was our 9 year anniversary. Together, we have spent 7 weeks, 24 hours a day in a foreign country, spread over 3 trips by very long plane ride and we are still each other’s best friend. I couldn’t imagine my life with anyone else.
There is a song that I love – the chorus goes “Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more?” That’s how I feel right now. -S
posted by mom pup, pepper. @ 5:03 PM
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What a fantastic anniversary present! It is truly astounding the progress they make when they have the support of a loving family. Congratulations on your wonderful day.
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