This was our first meeting...one month shy of 2 years ago.
It makes me want to adopt again really really really bad. And although I can't compare it to having a biological child, I truly do think it is absolutely the most amazing experience. I'm not saying I love Yonas more than someone loves their bio child but when you wait so long and work so hard for something, going through so many ups and downs, I think you appreciate it more. I'm not sure what the future holds but I do know I want at least one more child but how that will happen, or even if that will happen remains to be seen.
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Oh what a photo!!!!!
I think you said it just perfectly!
What a great photo :)
We just adolpted our new puppy from Mexico. We use "adolpting" a dog instead of adopting, because Dom says that adopting is only for kids, adolpting is for everything else...smart kid! The adolpting process just about did me in! I don't think I could survive an adoption process anymore. LOL
I hope all your dreams come true. You NEED to find time for coffee. No more flu bugs or school, coffee needs to be a priority. :) Plus bring the dogs to run in the backyard. The new pup is too small to go out there anyway. She can stay inside with us while your pooches play in the snow.
Well said my friend!! Look how little he was there. How our babies grow up so fast I will never know...
Ooh! I can't wait to hear what awesome things are in store for you guys!
He's so little there! He has that uncertainty in his eyes that I see in almost every newly adopted child. It doesn't take long and that anxiety and uncertainty is replaced with smiling, confident faces, which I see in your son. I love seeing that transformation take place.
OMG, his face! It brings tears to my eyes.
And I hear you on the 'specialness' of adopting a child vs bio. The same, but different. And something just a little bit extra, I think.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, RICKI & YOYO!!
Wow, two years ago already!!
Happy New Year to you and the rest of your fam... :)
Sarah
I agree with you. When you wait, and fight, and cry, and fret, and ache for a child, whether they be biological or adopted, you appreciate them so, so, so much more. I've often made that exact comment and while I know it is not fair to judge, it is tough to see some of the decisions others make because they take their child/children for granted.
Great to see your little man is doing so well!
Barb
what a beautiful post, and that picture is so sweet!
No kidding - he's so sweet - I'll never forget holding him when we got Mikias - we just tried to drink in his huge eyes!
Love you Yonas!
Sherri
It feels like I just looked at that photo not that long ago!! what a sweet heart....
Ahhhh, I remember following on your every word. I LOVE this picture. You are such a good Mom~
Jill
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