Time

Time is a fickle thing. Just 189 days ago, Shawn and I boarded a plane and left behind our family to bring home our son. Just 186 days ago, we met our son for the fist time. In 4 more days, it will be 6 calendar months since we adopted him into our family. And in 13 days, we will have been back home in the USA with our son for 6 calendar months.

It is amazing how time flies. It is amazing the changes we have seen in Jadon Andrew. We brought home a child, aged 3 years, measuring the same as a 1 year old child, and cognitively and developmentally that of a newborn to 3 month old on a real good day.

Today? Jadon is still delayed, but, he is making LEAPS and BOUNDS in development. He would barely crawl on his own when we got him. He is a toddler now and can walk about 2 feet before falling. He can climb stairs now, with no issue whatsoever. So, now, mommy has to keep the bunk bed ladder put up or he will crawl up there into Jackson's top bunk. The child could not drink from an open cup, a sippy cup, a bottle or any other way to get liquid into his system--today he can drink from a straw! And does so very nicely!  He is babbling more and more and more.

Jared has such a love for Jadon. It is truly heartwarming. Jackson loves to help with his baby brudder too. Joseph likes to include Joseph in his play, though often he is a bit rough with him. Daddy is smitten with Jadon. Momma loves him very much. Our family is better for having him.

Lots of changes in our extended family dynamic have occurred as well. Changes I wish had never happened, but they have. However, I thank God for family that has fully supported us, includes us and wishes to be with and around my family--all of my family. My family. That is what I have: my husband, me and our 4 boys. My family.


Jadon is attending preschool and SOAKING it UP!! He goes just 3 days a week now, but will go 5 days a week in the fall. We are working on finding the best placement/arrangement for Joseph--he will go 5 days a week again this fall for preschool. Jackson will go to Kindergarten, full-day, 5 days a week and Jared will be my 4th grader!!!!! I am astounded at this fact!!

Not entirely sure what momma is going to do with herself each morning when all my boys are in school, but I am sure I will manage ;)


love,



"I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name." Isaiah 45:2-3 (NIV)