This adoption journey has come to an end. It's hard to believe that after 2.5 years of hopes, dreams, disappointments, worries, and even a slight path change, the roller coaster has ended. As I rocked Jae-min before bed tonight I thought alot about the last 2.5 years. How there were so many times we wanted to give up. How the disappointment felt when we realized how slowly referrals from China were going. How we then listened to our hearts being led in a different direction, Korea. How we "took a chance" on our little man because of his prematurity. How it felt to get that travel call. How it felt to hold our son for the first time, and to see his sweet face. Yes, all that we have been through was all rolled into one today when we watched Jae-min walk around the courtroom interacting with all of our family (and now his too) as well as his friend from Korea. Each step we took culminated today when that judge said his name Jae-min Francis and then signed that final paper. That's it. We stepped off the ride today and are so happy with how it ended. Jae-min is ours now and forever.
I would never have imagined the path our lives would have taken. Yet, this is the path we were meant to be on.Forever, officially our son. Jae-min Francis!!!!!
3 comments:
Yayyyy!!!! Congrats on making it official!!! So happy for you and your family.
What a wonderful celebration. You always belonged to our family Jae-min, ever since we saw your very first picture. You are such a wonderful, smart, lovable little boy and we thank God that you are part of our lives. Welcome to America little one. Love, Nana and Nanu. What a wonderful Christmas gift for Mom and Dad
Jae-min, what a great day it was! We are so thankful that you've become our grandson. Your parents have been through alot and we're so happy for them. Being there to see you officially become theres was one of the best days of our lives. !
Love, Grammy & Grampy
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