Our (fun!) adoption journey to our little one in Eastern Europe.
Adopting a handsome 3-year-old with an extra chromosome and anal atresia
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
A divine encounter.
I wanted to write about something special that happened a few weeks ago in Kiev. It was definitely a divine encounter and left me so encouraged.
Matthias, Emerald, our facilitator Vanya, and I were running errands in Kiev when we stopped at a park to let Emerald play while Vanya went to the apartment to drop off a key. I immediately noticed a beautiful young boy with Down syndrome. I was so surprised and delighted! He was on the see saw and his mom was pushing him up and down using her hand, so I walked over and put Emerald on the empty seat. Somehow I tried to converse with her and she told me her son's name (Micha?) and that they were there for her son to visit the hospital as he has diabetes . She also said he was four years old--almost the age of my Emory!) I *tried* to explain to her that we were in Ukraine because we were adopting a little boy with Down syndrome, but I was sure she didn't understand. We were lost in translation so we just happily watched our children play on the jungle gym.
A few minutes later our facilitator came back and I told him about the lady we met and asked her if he would translate for me for a moment. We exchanged names and I told Vanya to tell her why we were in Ukraine. When Vanya told her, she had the most shocked look on her face and started crying! Crocodile tears were running down her cheeks as she stared at me. She was so touched that we were *choosing* to adopt a boy with Down syndrome. She asked us why--I told her because people with DS are perfect the way they are and I've always they are special. She looked even more shocked and I couldn't tell if she agreed or disagreed.
We exchanged numbers and are hoping to meet up on our way home. How wonderful will that be? I thank God for His sovereinty. In meeting this sweet lady...in bring us to Ukraine...in giving our sons extra chomosones. Yes, I think He is sovereign, even in that. I hope that woman was encouraged in her journey raising three sons, one with Down syndrome. In a land where people like sweet Micha are looked down upon, I hope she was encouraged to look at her son from a different angle. Her son is darling!
Matthias, Emerald, our facilitator Vanya, and I were running errands in Kiev when we stopped at a park to let Emerald play while Vanya went to the apartment to drop off a key. I immediately noticed a beautiful young boy with Down syndrome. I was so surprised and delighted! He was on the see saw and his mom was pushing him up and down using her hand, so I walked over and put Emerald on the empty seat. Somehow I tried to converse with her and she told me her son's name (Micha?) and that they were there for her son to visit the hospital as he has diabetes . She also said he was four years old--almost the age of my Emory!) I *tried* to explain to her that we were in Ukraine because we were adopting a little boy with Down syndrome, but I was sure she didn't understand. We were lost in translation so we just happily watched our children play on the jungle gym.
A few minutes later our facilitator came back and I told him about the lady we met and asked her if he would translate for me for a moment. We exchanged names and I told Vanya to tell her why we were in Ukraine. When Vanya told her, she had the most shocked look on her face and started crying! Crocodile tears were running down her cheeks as she stared at me. She was so touched that we were *choosing* to adopt a boy with Down syndrome. She asked us why--I told her because people with DS are perfect the way they are and I've always they are special. She looked even more shocked and I couldn't tell if she agreed or disagreed.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Emory is blossoming!
It is amazing to see the difference between Emory two weeks ago and Emory now....do you see it?
Two weeks ago:
Timid, a little sick, clasping his hands, which he does when he is nervous.
Just yesterday:
Relaxed, happy, really smiling.
It's amazing what a little love can do!
Two weeks ago:
Just yesterday:
It's amazing what a little love can do!
Friday, September 23, 2011
"Six Flags" Sevastopol
Hope to post some pictures of the past few days this weekend.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Going Shopping
Monday, September 19, 2011
Morning Trip to Orphanage
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Today so far..
It is nap time here, about 1:15 and we had a great visit with Emory today. We get to visit twice a day for 1-2 hours during their designated play time.
First, we have breakfast in our quaint apartment. We live on the 3rd floor right in downtown Sevastopol. We are very happy with our apartment. It's bright and comfortable.
Then it was off to the bus to visit our boy.
He actually can army crawl and when you lay him on his back he sucks his thumb knuckle...lol. Soooo cute.
Emerald was a sweet girl as usual.
The weather makes for awesome pictures!
We like to bring a blanket so we can relax more. Plus, we were interested to see what Emory could do.
He is a nature boy! He loves playing with sticks and leaves. He's fascinated by them.
A nanny gave us a ball and a shovel and pail to play with. Daddy taught Emerald how to scoop up the dirt, she love it and it occupied her for a while. How cute are Emerald and Emory playing together? It kind of shows Emory's size. Emerald is 17 months and wears about a size 18 months. I brought a size 24 months pair of shorts to try on Emory and they were way too big.
He loves to play!! Look at him! :)
After this I laid on my back and sat him on my belly. He was so sweet, smiling and playing with my hair and face.
Children are the best gifts.
First, we have breakfast in our quaint apartment. We live on the 3rd floor right in downtown Sevastopol. We are very happy with our apartment. It's bright and comfortable.
Then it was off to the bus to visit our boy.
He actually can army crawl and when you lay him on his back he sucks his thumb knuckle...lol. Soooo cute.
Emerald was a sweet girl as usual.
The weather makes for awesome pictures!
He is a nature boy! He loves playing with sticks and leaves. He's fascinated by them.
A nanny gave us a ball and a shovel and pail to play with. Daddy taught Emerald how to scoop up the dirt, she love it and it occupied her for a while. How cute are Emerald and Emory playing together? It kind of shows Emory's size. Emerald is 17 months and wears about a size 18 months. I brought a size 24 months pair of shorts to try on Emory and they were way too big.
He loves to play!! Look at him! :)
After this I laid on my back and sat him on my belly. He was so sweet, smiling and playing with my hair and face.
Children are the best gifts.
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