Thursday, September 25, 2014

Ty & Rebekah

Because our life has become one long courtroom drama, it has been awhile since I've posted about the blessing of open adoption and how much I just ADORE Ty's first mom, Rebekah. If you're a newer reader, yes, Ty has two moms...with the same name!

Life has gotten busy for both of us as we juggle full lives with many children, but when we do have the chance to connect it is always refreshing. Rebekah has recently turned her blog into more of a vlog, which has been really fun because Ty and I can watch together. Awhile back she posted a video about little known facts about herself. Ty thought it was so cool that she liked to garden because he likes to garden, too.

He ended up calling her the next day and it was heartwarming to listen in on his conversation. Just like a little man, he was relaxed on the couch with his leg propped up. I heard him tell Rebekah all about school and his baby sister and the fruit trees we planted. Even though we, usually, only get a yearly visit in, he loves Rebekah with all of his heart and I am so proud of that!

I wanted to share the message that Rebekah sent to us, this week.

When Rebekah talks about what she's going to do with her pumpkin seeds, Ty actually gasped out loud.

Take a listen.

        

How creative and fun is that? Ty was over the moon that Ms. Rebekah would share her seeds with him. I am so thankful for this woman who gave my heart life. It is a complete joy to watch their relationship grow.

What a good reminder that God stretches us for his purpose - and it's always good.

14 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing this on your blog. As another adoptive Mom, these posts are always so encouraging to my heart. Our open adoption hasn't reached this level (not by my choice...), but maybe one day. :-)

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  2. I'm at the gym on the exercise bike and popped over here to your blog hoping you had an update. My heart is so happy this morning that I made tyrus happy. Sure love you all!!!

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  3. I have read your blog since the beginning and I also check on the other Rebekah on a semi regular basis. :) I LOVED this post. It blessed my day so much.

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  4. She is so beautiful. Ty is blessed. He is going to grow up to be such an amazing man because of ALL of you.

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  5. That is so cool! I love the relationship you all have, so special and precious!!

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  6. That could not be more beautiful.

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  7. Wow! What a beautiful msg to Ty. I love how loving your relationship is amongst all of you. #family

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  8. This is so wonderful! I love this. I can just imagine his little face being so so excited. How fun! So awesome to hear about this and dream about what a positive thing open adoption can be. :)

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  9. Can't wait to see Ty's pumpkin patch next year! That's so fun! Making such great memories for him! :)

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  10. Hi, a friend just linked me to your blog and I'm loving reading your story and your heart for your kids' first families. We have just jumped into the foster-adoption world with 3 little sweeties!

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  11. I'm crying over pumpkin seeds! LOL :) It is awesome that you have that open of a relationship with one another...

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  12. Rebekah is gorgeous! She looks SO good. This video about the pumpkin seeds made me get teary-eyed.

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  13. SO neat. Thanks for sharing.
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