THIS is what it's all about. Our first boy has his family.
This was one of the most special days I have ever experienced. This amazing little boy came into my home on August 14, 2009, one of our very first three babies at Haven of Hope. Since then, he has grown into a bright, handsome, happy young boy. We have been looking forward to this day for so long, the day when Jeremiah would meet his forever family. Today, was that day.
These parents are perfect for Jeremiah. His strong personality and hesitance towards strangers was no hinderance for this new family. Jeremiah has been so excited about getting his mommy and daddy! He tells everyone, "My daddy is coming." And the aunties said the past few days he has been running around yelling "Italy!" Today, he warmed up quickly, more quickly than any of us who know him would have expected. He was frightened at first (big surprise, huh?!), needing his space, but after a few minutes he softened and I was able to place him on his mother's lap. What a moment!
Since he seemed to be connecting to them so quickly and was becoming very comfortable around them, even within the first hour, we decided to all go to lunch together. When we came back to the baby house, this family got to truly experience
being a family. Priceless!!
These parents are meant to be parents. They are so natural with him. They
need to be his parents as much as he has needed them. It is such a blessing to see them together.
And for those of you who have been praying for Jeremiah, isn't this exactly what our amazing God would give him??? Our football player now has a daddy to play ball with!
And for Jeremiah's new family in Italy who are reading the blog, here are more pictures from the special family's first day as a family of three.....
11 comments:
Miah kissing Mommy has me in tears. I know the sweetness of your own child's kiss--how much sweeter it must be for her. Congratulations to Miah, and especially to his parents!
crying! so beautiful. god is so good! His plans for miah are so clear through this post. I LOVE the pictures of them tickling him on the slide, him kissing mama and talking with papa. so so so great. also love the aunties yelling "ITALY!" can SO see it! LOVE ITTT!!!
i'm not joking when i say that i've read this post 5x since seeing it. can't get over it!
Tears of pure joy trailing down my face. I can't imagine you and the auntie's What a blessing.
Terry
Love! That's all I have to say!
Love it! God has so much in store for Miah and his new family!!
This is one of the most amazing things! I am so happy for Miah and his parents who so obviously want this special boy and are making such a huge effort to become them. Auguri tutti!
Caro Geremia
abbiamo visto le tue foto.
Zio Silvio ti saluta, tuo cugino Minh Hieu ti aspetta per giocare a pallone e Zia Antonella dice che sei bellissimo.
Ma ci raccomandiamo di una cosa: fai giocare Mamma Veronica e papà Federico che hanno tanta voglia di giocare.
Che felicità! gli amici di mamma e papà ti aspettano a Roma per coccolarti e divertirci insieme! We love you Miah!
A big hug to Miah and his beautiful parents! I am proud of them and I know they will always do their best. You'll discover you have many people waiting to meet you. Miah you are welcome!
Even though I can't read all the comments, it absolutely fills me with joy to know how love Jeremiah is already! You will all be VERY blessed to have him in your lives. He is amazing!
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