October 27. For many, many people it is just another fall day. For some it is the yearly marker of another candle on the birthday cake. But for our family, it marks the day we went from a family of three to a family of four.
Yes, two years ago today a mommy, a daddy, and a big sister were ushered into a civil affairs office in Wuhan, Hubei Province. And we waited anxiously to see in person the face we had studied in pictures since June 11. Suddenly we looked up from signing some official forms, and there he was, clutching tightly to the panda bear we had sent.
day by day, week by week and month by month, with countless hugs, kisses, and reassurances, the relationship evolved into what it is today ~ a family, not perfect, but bonded together in love by The One who defined adoption first.
Happy forever family day sweet boy!
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Bonded together in love by The One who defined adoption first.
Beautifully written, Kristi. Happy forever family day, Caleb!
I just can't believe its been 2 years already! What a beautiful family. Happy forever family to Caleb & the rest of the M family!!!!
Happy Forever Family Day, Caleb!!! You are greatly loved!!!
Celebrate well, M family!!
Hugs to all!
Happy Family Day, Caleb. I am forever grateful to God that He hand picked you to be part of our family. Have a wonderful dinner with CeCe, Stephen, Darby and Henry. I love you,
Love the picture of you when you got him! K is looking at him like, "what are we getting ourselves into?" haha!
Happy Caleb Day!! I can't believe it has ONLY been two years for you or for us!
Wow! How has it been only/already two years! The essence of time is nullified when love comes into play!
Happy Gotcha day Caleb!!!!
Happy forever family day, Caleb!! We met Sarah two years ago on Nov. 2, spent a week in Nanchang, then a week in Guangzhou. Arrived home Nov. 14. Our families were probably in GZ close to the same time! Small world. :)
I just love forever family days!
Happy forever family day buddy! I know for sure that this guys is very happy you are a part of the family!
Happy Forever Family Day, sweet Caleb!
Couldn't imagine your family without Caleb!!! And I've always loved that photo of you...your face is so at peace and unruffled by his tears.
Love you guys!
CONGRATS to all of you on this special day!
Happy gotcha day Caleb! We are so glad that God brought you to your family. We love watching you grow! God has great plans for you.
Happy Family Day, Caleb!!!!
Happy Forever Family Day!!!!
Happy Forever Family Day, Caleb!!! And what a wonderful family you have.
btw - Kristi, love your dress in the last picture...very cute :)
I love you Caleb!!
Grandma M
SO sweet....I just love your family!
I love re-living the stories!! What a beautiful family!
I love the necklace you are wearing. Is it from China?
What a lovely rememberance.
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