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As soon as we arrived at the mountains, Ben said, "Don't you feel like this is our town?" There is a drawing sense of home when we enter the Springs. The streets are familiar; memory and family tangle together, welcoming us back.
Ty was a little overwhelmed with the amount of love and people, when we first arrived, but he, quickly, fell into the fold and enjoyed being re-introduced to his first family.
Hands-down, the best part of the trip was watching Ty interact with Rebekah. He had the chance to ask his most burning question - "What did you eat when I was in your belly?"
Watching Ty interact and play with his siblings was warming to the heart. It turns out that his oldest brother shares the same tender spirit.
I continue to marvel at Rebekah's zest for life and joyful outlook. Ty will only grow to appreciate her more as he gets to know her.
What a treasure.
I am so happy to hear you guys had a good time. Ty looks so happy. And Rebekah looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome to hear! Rebekah looks fabulous! The Lord is really shining on her! So very very happy yo hear that LJ did great! Proof that he is very much grounded in your trust and love!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy did LJ not go? He must have felt left out. He is your son too isn't he.
ReplyDeleteIt was a prayerful and thoughtful decision, on our part, to leave LJ with our friends. We were confident in our decision and look forward to bringing him on the next trip.
DeleteLJ is absolutely a part of our family, but it's more complicated than that. He is not as secure as Ty is and doesn't do well in new situations, with new people.
He did great at home and had fun playing with his friends, while we were away.
Heather,
DeleteIs that really what you got from this post? Have you ever read the other posts about LJ? Basically their whole life's have revolved around what LJ needs ever since he came to live with them. That is how it is when you adopt an older child. You can't help it even if you want to. They decided to make a plan for him that fit his needs for right now. As a parent of kids just like LJ, trust me, that was doing him a favor and keeping him secure in his situation. Not treating him like he wasn't part of their family.
Love this, Rebekah! You did what you knew, as his mama, to be best for his sweet spirit. I bet it was so much fun for him to have overnights with your friends!
DeleteWhat a fun precious visit!! Rebekah looks fantastic and they are adorable together! So glad it went well and LJ did great!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures! What a special time for Ty...he will have such wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great visit - wonderful pictures! Rebekah does look fantastic like one of the other commenters said above.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun!
Looks like a great reunion!!! Happy smiles all around :-) I am sure LJ was equally spoiled at your friends house and agree with your decision to take Ty without his brother and have him be the focus of this reunion'. Good for you for following your heart.
ReplyDeleteheather, Michigan
I love that you guys are so close. These pictures warm my heart! And yes, Rebekah is looking amazing! Tell her to blog again :)
ReplyDeleteshe has been..... go check her out.
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Awesome! So glad it went so well:)!
ReplyDeleteLooks like ya'll had a great visit. Love the pictures of Ty & Rebekah.
ReplyDeleteMakes my heart so happy and Rebekah looks phenomenal!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the trip was so great and your time together so precious!
ReplyDeleteJust a heads up that I sent "SIF" (Leah - of Single Infertile Female) who just got a few days notice that she's getting an infant girl through a native adoption (she lives/works with the native population in Alaska) in the next day or so your way...it'll be an open adoption and I think the grace with which you guys have handled things with Ty's adoption and the beautiful relationship you and Rebekah have is something that would be an encouragement to her.
So you may get an email from her - hope you don't mind!
Here's her blog link if it's not one you're aware of and where she shares the latest update on what's happened (there's only one real prior entry about it...she had been in the foster to adopt process and then all this happened unexpectedly)
http://www.singleinfertilefemale.com/2013/02/now-what/
I think God might really use your experiences/wisdom/grace with which you've handled things as an encouragement and blessing for someone who's about to start down a similar road.
Actually, on that note, I've shared your blog with one of my co-workers from church, too, as they're in the foster-adopt process here and it's been an encouragement to them, as well.
Know that God uses you guys in all sorts of ways - so thanks for your faithfulness in sharing your story!
Love love love!!!! Both Becky and Ty look so good! And his pressing question cracked me up. I love the tender spirits of children!
ReplyDeletecindie
Wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. I'm glad you guys had fun and Ty enjoyed his trip. And I'm glad LJ did so well too. The pictures are so cute!
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