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Isaiah 43:5

Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

On this day last year....Meeting Matthew and Michael for the very first time

One year ago today, 
Jeff, Rachel and Kayla got to meet Matthew and Michael for the very first time.

And Matthew and Michael got to feel what unconditional love feels like when they were placed into the arms of their daddy and sisters for the very first time.

Rachel holding Michael for the very first time

Rachel holding Matthew for the very first time



 Nothing can prepare you for the moment you meet your sons and they are placed in your arms for the first time...

To finally be able to hold them and breathe in their essence after 8 long months of praying and paper chasing, 
is almost indescribable.  

Matthew and Michael had waited MUCH longer for us to find them.  
For Michael ~ 4.3 years.  For Matthew ~ 2.1 years.

The boys were so, so TINY and frail, and lifeless.  They were bundled in 5 layers of clothes that hid their fragile 15 lb bodies. 

 Today.... 
they are tiny no more and FULL of life!






 The boys have each gained 11 lbs and grown 7 inches...
all in ONE year!  
Amazing what lots of prayer, love and good nutrition will do!
 
Thank you God!

Happy 1-Year "Meet-your-daddy-and-two-of-your-big-sisters-anniversary" Michael and Matthew!!!

We all love you so very much!!!

*You can read the posts from that actual day HERE

2 comments:

Jill said...

Their transformation is nothing short of a miracle!!! They are amazing boys in an amazing family! They look great! (Btw, I recognize the flooring in the first photos. LOL)

Enid said...

Aww Mathew man.... is so good to see you grow..in lots of love and good health!!

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