Two years ago today, after waiting a week to find out, we received our referral for our next two sons!! A week before the boys were on the Waiting Children's List and we requested to review their file. We had to wait a week to hear that they would be OUR SONS!! We had many, many emails back and forth with our social worker and family coordinator at America World that week and we answered many questions and pleaded for our sons. We couldn't believe we were blessed with two more sons so quickly after bringing Jacob home.
Isaiah you have grown so much in the last two years! After 1 1/2 years in school in America he is working independently at grade level. We are so thankful to all the teachers that have poured into him and helped him along the way. He was so nervous he wouldn't know enough English. I can't remember the last time he hasn't been able to think of the way to say something in English. Unfortunately he has lost most of his Amharic language, but hoping he can pick some back up whenever we take him back to Ethiopia. Isaiah we are o proud of all your hard work and we love you so much son!
Kaleb has changed the most in all ways- physically, socially, emotionally, etc. He went from a boy who cried constantly, threw up daily from being upset, ran away from us constantly, and rarely smiled. Now he laughs and smiles constantly, can't get enough cuddling, runs to us all the time, and hasn't thrown up in over a year. He has a smile with a twinkle in his eye that can bring joy to anyone.He learns quickly and he is talking more and more everyday. Kaleb, my son, we love you so much and are so thankful for all the joy you add to our family!!
Isaiah you have grown so much in the last two years! After 1 1/2 years in school in America he is working independently at grade level. We are so thankful to all the teachers that have poured into him and helped him along the way. He was so nervous he wouldn't know enough English. I can't remember the last time he hasn't been able to think of the way to say something in English. Unfortunately he has lost most of his Amharic language, but hoping he can pick some back up whenever we take him back to Ethiopia. Isaiah we are o proud of all your hard work and we love you so much son!
Kaleb has changed the most in all ways- physically, socially, emotionally, etc. He went from a boy who cried constantly, threw up daily from being upset, ran away from us constantly, and rarely smiled. Now he laughs and smiles constantly, can't get enough cuddling, runs to us all the time, and hasn't thrown up in over a year. He has a smile with a twinkle in his eye that can bring joy to anyone.He learns quickly and he is talking more and more everyday. Kaleb, my son, we love you so much and are so thankful for all the joy you add to our family!!
I love this update! The changes, in just the photos, are amazing. However, hearing you address each of them and affirm their accomplishments/adjustments is so touching.
ReplyDeleteI'm another AWAA momma (referral in Dec - 8 year old boy). It's nice to be able to see a tiny, teeny glimpse into what you have experienced. Thank you for sharing.