We're Home
February 17, 2010  |  August 28, 2010  |  July 29, 2011

Saturday, August 28, 2010 Can’t believe time has gone so fast since February 1st! Elijah has been home now for almost seven months, and boy has he changed! He is no longer that scared, needy, sad little boy who got off the plane. Elijah has blossomed into a sweet, adorable, loving, inquisitive, and beautiful child. He is becoming more and more secure in his new life, and we love him to the moon and back! When we first brought him home, he seemed in a stupor, almost without emotion. When he did show emotion those first few months home, it was often rage and anger. His transition into family life was very difficult on him and on us! Because he was so needy in so many ways, we thought his transition might be easier than Philip’s had been, but we were wrong. It took many months of us developing patience and skill in handling him. Knowing just how much to cocoon him and how much to push was a delicate balance and one that did not always go smoothly! (to put it mildly!!) But once Eli began to feel more secure with our love and our boundaries, he really took off! These past eight months have been full! Elijah had his palate closed in June, and it has helped him tremendously in his speaking. He talks and babbles all of the time, and we can understand a good bit of what he says! His motor skills are improving daily as well. When he first came home, he was a bit unsteady on his feet. Even though Elijah was two years and four months old, he behaved as if he was only a one-year-old. His mannerisms, stride, body build, etc. all resembled a baby. Little by little, Eli has improved in every area. He now has a strong body with sturdy arms and legs, a sweet, inquisitive look in his eyes (eyes that were once dull and almost lifeless are now bright and shining), and is more compliant and secure acting. Wow! God is so good, and he has provided us with the patience (after much praying) and ability (after even more praying) to be able to parent and love our precious youngest son. Elijah just belongs to our family in every way. He adores both of his brothers and adores his mommy and papa. People often ask us how he and Philip get along, and we respond that they get along like brothers! (Sometimes loving each other and at other times not so warm and fuzzy feelings for each other!! ) Yep, just like they have always been brothers. And in a way, they have because God meant for Elijah to be our son and brother from the beginning of time. We are cherishing this sweet, sweet time of raising our young sons and seeing our oldest son into adulthood and thanking God everyday for the blessings of all three of them! Psalm 127:3 Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.

Elijah and Philip with our good friends Tim and Anna (who by the way are waiting to bring home their son Aaron from China soon) Boy, playing with all of my cool toys can sure wear a guy out! These are two of the cutest policeman I have ever seen Brothers

Happy Family of Five


Our China treasures


A sweet picture of our boys


Visiting aunts, uncles, and cousins in Virginia


Secret Agents


Got milk?


Having fun on vacation


Blessed beyond measure


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