Our gotcha moment
First family photo
Feeding Titus for the first time
August 21st was anything but ordinary. Prior to today, August 21st, has been just another day on the calendar. However, August 21st, will never be anything but extraordinary again. Much like December 15, April 26, October 14, February 25, all are special dates within the circle of this family. Dates that have changed our lives for the better. We were on an emotional roller coaster that morning as we contemplated what was about to take place. The plane ride felt like an eternity, but with each minute, hour, and mile that passed we knew we were getting closer to our baby boy. We were thrilled to finally meet our Titus. We arrived to THOGL at midnight. Titus was sleeping and we received what we call our preview. We could barely see his face. It was so hard to not pick him up out of his crib and love on him. We'd been waiting sooo long for that moment. However, with much self control we went to bed attempting to sleep and dream about what tomorow would be like. Needless to say, neither of us really slept and at 6 o'clock we finally got out of bed to finally meet our son.
Titus is such a handsome little guy, very content, and loves to play. Feeding times are always an adventure as he is not interested in food and would rather someone play, sing or talk to him. Even though he isn't feeling 100% , he is quite the trooper and rarely cries. We are enjoying the time here in this foreign, faraway land that is nothing like home. It's been a joy to get to know the Skiles, the volunteers, and the older children at the home. They have all been gracious, kind, and loving toward us.
Our request is that you specifically for Titus. Please pray that the God who knit him together will comfort him. That somehow beyond fear and cultural divide the peace that can only come from Him will surround and comfort him as he journeys to a foreign and faraway land that will soon be home.
Yea! So exciting to finally read about your being there in Taiwan, with Titus, loving him, feeding him, playing with him, being parents to him. We are keeping you in our prayers and will trust that these short few days in Taiwan will be filled with special memories.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Uncle Chris, Aunt JJ, Michaela, Benjamin, Elijah, Johanna and Ami
Oh so glad to hear news from you in Taiwan, with Titus! We have been eager to read of your union and joy and can't wait to have you home sweet home. Praying over Titus and your every moment! We love seeing you three together...Alicia with the bottle and Kevin balancing his son on his arms -- Titus is a perfect extension of your hearts - God is good!
ReplyDeleteAlicia & Kevin... and TITUS ~
ReplyDeleteI am overjoyed and eternally grateful to read this! "He who began a good work will carry it on to completion...". I will keep praying!