Picture Perfect

We thought it would be nice to do some family photos, so Leigh Ann agreed to do a "photo shoot" at our house.  We tried to make it all perfect...color coordinated outfits (kinda cheesey-won't do that again), pretty evening, nice location----but what we couldn't control was "the mood".  Ben Cheng-Yu was obviously not on board with our family photo plan.  The pictures speak for themselves.   

Lovely Ladies

On April 23, Ben Cheng-Yu got to meet more women.  I think he is lovin' it!

Happy Birthday Madeline!

On April 20th, Madeline had a birthday party at Playworld.  Cheng-Yu wore his "homecoming" outfit to honor Madeline since she prayed him home!!!  I think we will have to retire this outfit...it is just a bit small.

Forever Family...2 months today

Two months ago, our lives were forever changed.  We were in a country half a world away from home, but at that time I had never felt more at home.  They say home is where the heart is and my heart was with my son.  We had prayed so long, but God said, "wait".   And I am Glad He did!   A dream realized, promise fulfilled and reasons revealed...to God we give all the glory & praise.

How appropriate for Ben Cheng-Yu to spend time with his cousin Madeline on his Forever Family-Gotcha Day anniversary.   She prayed faithfully as God said, "Wait".  She held to His promises and saw a mighty work!

Madeline had her 8th birthday on April 14th.  Happy Birthday!  We Love you- Scott, Robin & Ben

 

Daddy & Me

Family Time

On April 4, we went to a shower for my cousin Heather and her baby boy, Brody.  We had a wonderful time.  Ben Cheng-Yu met many family members for the first time.  Like pictured 

above, the Gentry Gals & Aunt Judy.

Reflection in the Mirror

Our referral picture and "update photos" of Ben Cheng-Yu still hang on the mirrors in our house, but I don't look at them as much these days because I can look at the "real deal" now.  Although, sometimes it is really hard to believe he is here.  As I rocked him tonight, I could hear him breathe and feel that sweet fuzzy hair on my cheek and  I wept.  As the tears rolled down my face, I said another prayer of thanks for this incredible gift.  I rocked him for the longest time after he fell asleep.  When I finally rose to take him to bed, I walked over to the glass door just so I could see our reflection...he is really here.  I then walked into the bathroom to look in the mirror and see him in my arms.  This time, I am not just looking at a picture of him and a reflection of me in the mirror...he is really here and in my arms.