Jason and I visited Guatemala many times, but nothing compares to the first time we saw him or the first time we had to give him back to his foster mother.
Jason and I back in our hotel room right after we met Isaiah.
Having to give Isaiah back to his foster mom after our first visit. You can't really see how red my eyes were. I don't know if I've ever cried so much.
Our adoption journey was full of ups and downs. Isaiah's birth mother was a minor and that made the adoption process a little longer. She had to go through numerous interviews to make sure this was the decision she wanted to make for her child. I think of her often and thank God for her decision. It must have been an incredibly hard decision and her strength is admirable. During the process, Jason and I, or myself and other family members traveled to Guatemala to meet and love on Isaiah. Here are a few of my favorite pictures:
I really wanted to just stick him in my suitcase and take him home.
Go Texas!
Aunt Christy meeting Isaiah.
Uncle Bud and Isaiah swimming. The weather in Guatemala is incredible. You can swim all year round, even in December!
Isaiah with his Papaw. They have an incredible bond.
Isaiah arrived home in Texas when he was 8 1/2 months old. We were greeted off the airplane by family who has loved Isaiah as much as we have from the moment they met him. He is a special little boy who has changed our lives forever. We are so thankful that we were chosen to be his forever family!
We love you big man! Thanks for making us a mommy and daddy!Until later,
Melissa
1 comment:
I teared up when I read this. He is one lucky boy to have you guys as parents!
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