Today was/is a special day for us for two reasons - the first, it is Austin's Gotcha Day. Today, 2 years ago, he came home to live forever. We went from a couple to a family. And listening to him giggle on the way home from church just reminded me how special he is to us, and what absolute joy he has brought into our lives. God brought us just the right child to fit into our family. And it brings me such happiness to say that he is my son - forever.
The other special thing is that today is Orphan Sunday. And we were able to celebrate that at our church. I am thankful for all of the people who have or are adopting in our church. And I am thankful for a church that actively supports adoption, foster care, international adoption, and orphan care throughout our state, our nation, and our world.
I got a bit teary this morning to see my sons on the adoption presentation. To see the date that Austin became ours legally - to see our baby's name with - "waiting to be adopted into his forever family" in writing. It is special. Children are special - no matter if they are adopted or biological children. I am just thankful for a day to remind me to thank God for my small role in my children's lives. I am reminded to pray over them for their futures, how they will serve God in their older years. I am reminded to never forget to thank God for the miraculous way He brought these boys into our family. And honestly, days like this make me want to take in more kids... although I think I'll still wait just a bit :)
I'm thankful for all of the people who support us through our journey. It isn't over yet for baby number two. But we are getting there. I am thankful for people who pray for us, who love us, who encourage us. I am thankful for so many friends who have adopted, or are working through the process. I am glad for the bond that it brings. And I hope that we can all support each other.
Austin came home on this day exactly 2 years ago. His name wasn't what it is now, it was something else. And by God's grace - now his last name is forever ours. He is in his forever home! I will enjoy this day I am sure for years to come remembering that incredibly special day that made our lives so much richer. Austin - Mommy and Daddy love you more than words can say. You are important (a phrase he has picked up on lately). You are important because God chose you especially for us. He chose you to grow our family to be the wonderful little boy that you are that fills our lives with such joy and amazement and enjoyment at watching you learn and grow. Mommy and Daddy pray for you to become a real man of God - one who changes lives by loving them through Jesus. May you always know that you are loved.
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