it was 9:00 p.m., and we were waiting so anxiously to meet our son from korea. by we, i mean my entire family, mike's entire family, and all of the friends we could bring together. everyone coming off that plane probably wondered what celebrity was on board, because we had signs, video cameras, and a loud mass of people. i remember thinking that time must be literally standing still, because it was taking forever for duk kyoung, the escort from our adoption agency, to get off the plane with our baby.
After everyone from the plane had gotten off and passed us by, we saw a tiny, korean woman at the end of the hallway holding a squirming blue bundle. there was a shock of dark hair sticking up above the blankets, and as she got closer, i saw that i wasn't dreaming--our 14 month journey to our son was really nearing it's end.
the moment she handed him to me was a moment which words cannot adequately describe, so i won't even try. all i'll say is that even though he was screaming his head off (it was probably all the "paparazzi" taking his pix that scared him to death!), it was one of the sweetest moments i have ever experienced. all of the waiting, the paperwork, the frustration, the worry, the craziness--it all disappeared in that first moment that i held my baby.
and now, 4 years later, i have a 4 1/2 year old little man who brings me joy, makes me laugh, tests my patience, and reminds me to look at the world through his eyes. he is a true gift, and i can't imagine my life without him.
i'm so blessed.
6 comments:
he is precious and what a great story. thank you for sharing. i look forward to watching both of your boys grow up. amy
Wow! Now I'm all teary. I love your name for the day. We're coming up on Ruby's first family day but I might have to change the name.
Kerri and Ruby
Love those pictures, how cute is he?? Happy Jack Day!!
What a lovely tribute to "Jack Day." I remember when you brought him to work for the first time and I also remember a year later when we all wished you a happy "Jack Day!!"
I love that you call it Jack Day.... Our one year with Silas is quickly approaching and I am trying to figure out what we are going to call it every year. For some reason I am not a fan of the name Gotcha Day... I have heard of Adoption Day and kind of like that too, or I was thinking of G-day. But, Silas Day is pretty cute!
Sweet story! Do you guys want to join us Tuesday night at The Queen? We haven't seen you in forever!
Sweet post! I can't wait until we have Malak day! The very thought of it makes me excited!
It has been waaay too long since we have seen each other...let's do something about that. Quick. :)
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