You are FREE!

Well, hello, our brand new sons!  Today is very special because it is the day you 'officially' became our sons!  You have actually been our sons in our hearts ever since we laid eyes on you but today it became official!  Today, you are part of a family....our family!


What does it mean to be part of our family:


It means you are FREE!


Free from being an orphan,
Free from your cribs, 
Free from the orphanage walls, 
Free from boredom, 
Free from hunger, 
Free from filth, 
Free from loneliness, 
Free from being too cold and not warmed, 
Free from being too hot and not cooled, 
Free from being wet and not dried,
Free from wearing the same clothes for months,
Free from eating the same food for years,
Free from cries and moans in the distance,
Free from fear of being transferred.
Free from death in the next crib,


It means you are FREE to:


Cry and be comforted,
Cry and be fed,
Cry and be changed,
Explore your world,
Play with toys,
Listen to music,
Try new foods,
Take a bath,
Walk barefoot outside,
Ride on horses,
Pet dogs and cats,
Learn to read,
Learn to write,
Learn about God,
Love and be loved.




Today, you have a family....forever! We love you Michael and Matthew! 


All our love,
Daddy, Mommy, Wesley, Kayla, Holly, Jason, Rachel and Justin