Because this blog was created to document our adoption journey with Ben, Jonah's story is not talked about as much here. So I decided to share two of our big moments with our Jonah.
We adopted Jonah as a newborn.
VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
than adopting Ben as a 6 year old.
Think of a blank piece of paper versus one that is filled with scribbles and notes.
Both of our adoptions were adventures, but very unique in their own ways.
However, one way the adoptions were the same, is Jonah is also a person in our lives who has changed us dramatically! Our lives have never been the same since the moment that little bundle arrived in this world.
Yes, our lives are more complicated and more work. Our future as parents and the future of our older kids has been altered. We are sometimes sad or discouraged when the boys face challenges or obstacles that typical developing kiddos don't have to deal with. We worry what the future holds for the boys- will they have jobs, where will they live, will they have a social life, etc.
But we also have more love, joy, patience, celebration, amazement, personal growth, better life perspective/priority, and FUN than we could have ever imagined!
However, one way the adoptions were the same, is Jonah is also a person in our lives who has changed us dramatically! Our lives have never been the same since the moment that little bundle arrived in this world.
Yes, our lives are more complicated and more work. Our future as parents and the future of our older kids has been altered. We are sometimes sad or discouraged when the boys face challenges or obstacles that typical developing kiddos don't have to deal with. We worry what the future holds for the boys- will they have jobs, where will they live, will they have a social life, etc.
But we also have more love, joy, patience, celebration, amazement, personal growth, better life perspective/priority, and FUN than we could have ever imagined!
We met Jonah on his birth day. In fact, I was in the room when he was born. What a privilege!
Jonah came home to us when he was 3 weeks old. He spent his first weeks in a foster home through our adoption agency.
JONAH'S "METCHA" DAY: SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
JONAH'S "GOTCHA" DAY:
OCTOBER 12, 2010
Our first family picture with all 6 of us! Getting ready to leave the foster home.
Don't we (all) look so young?
Our first night home with Jonah.
He had quite the fan club!
NOW
Jonah at 9 years old.
This summer he started loving pickles!
We love this little boy so much! We are so proud of him and all his hard work and determination. He is one neat little fellow!
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