It's just the beginning
Today I'm taking another first step ... not that it's the biggest one, mind you ... but a significant one just the same. You see, just over a year ago I brought home my youngest son and first adopted child from Russia. Now that was a big step -- a "leap of faith" -- one that years ago I never imagined I would take and now I can't imagine being without him.
When we brought him home he was almost two years old. While we had been blessed to be parents twice before (our oldest, a girl, is almost 11 and our our oldest son is 8), we had bascially forgotten what it was like to be the parents to a toddler, and joked that we went from "zero to toddler" in a 60 seconds. But what a year -- we've watched him grow so much ... and it's been such a blessing getting to know him. Sure, like with any child there are lots of up and downs, joys and challenges. But what an experience filled with so many firsts for both of us!
So, today I take another first step as I decide to share some of these experiences with all of you. I may not be the best writer, but I'm hoping it's the thought that counts. You see, my husband and I would never have taken this "leap of faith" unless it was for other parents of internationally adopted children sharing their experiences with us. It helped us recognize that our thoughts and fears were not unique -- and gave us the courage to adopt internationally. I'm hoping that somehow, some way, this blog might help someone else decide to do the same -- or if you are already an adoptive parent -- might help you see you're not alone.
Better get some sleep ... life as a mom starts early tomorrow! Until next time.
When we brought him home he was almost two years old. While we had been blessed to be parents twice before (our oldest, a girl, is almost 11 and our our oldest son is 8), we had bascially forgotten what it was like to be the parents to a toddler, and joked that we went from "zero to toddler" in a 60 seconds. But what a year -- we've watched him grow so much ... and it's been such a blessing getting to know him. Sure, like with any child there are lots of up and downs, joys and challenges. But what an experience filled with so many firsts for both of us!
So, today I take another first step as I decide to share some of these experiences with all of you. I may not be the best writer, but I'm hoping it's the thought that counts. You see, my husband and I would never have taken this "leap of faith" unless it was for other parents of internationally adopted children sharing their experiences with us. It helped us recognize that our thoughts and fears were not unique -- and gave us the courage to adopt internationally. I'm hoping that somehow, some way, this blog might help someone else decide to do the same -- or if you are already an adoptive parent -- might help you see you're not alone.
Better get some sleep ... life as a mom starts early tomorrow! Until next time.
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