A Day Worth Celebrating

Our petition for months had been that we would hold our Super Brother before his birthday. God said “yes” and yesterday was that special day! On February 1st, Samuel turned 2 years old. And guess what! It was his first birthday with a family…ever. It was his first time he was the center attention and was individually doted over. He is probably still baffled as to why the 3 of us were singing to him with smiles so big. We had an intimate party, just the 4 of us. For our family, the real gift was being together! 

WARNING: An abundance of pictures to follow... 

Headin' for some fun

 Mommy and her newest Love

Best Buddies

Getting ready for the party

Brotherly Love

Where's my cake?

Family Birthday Party

Can I dig in yet?

Party Animals

Enjoying his present from Daddy, Mommy, and Big Brother

One person was heavy on my heart as we celebrated this precious little one. I wonder what Samuel’s birth mom would think. I imagine she still wonders where he is and whether he is being cared for. Despite what some people may believe, the Chinese birth mothers aren’t necessarily insensitive, heartless woman who simply don’t want their babies for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, those were my thoughts before I understood more of their struggles. Through unfortunate circumstances (many times financial limitation or extensive medical needs of the children), they are forced to make a difficult decision. We are eternally grateful that she chose life for Samuel. And based on the limited information we have about his past, it seems that she didn’t toss him to the side, but rather she loved her baby boy. May Samuel's first mommy rest assured that her little boy is loved – so very much loved – and that she will never be forgotten. We celebrate her choice for life, her sacrificial decision and that God chose to give our family the privilege of comforting, teaching, and adoring our son! We pray that Samuel’s first mom would come to know our God, if she doesn't already. What a most amazing opportunity to one day meet face-to-face this precious lady in Heaven!

We love both of our boys a bushel and a peck!