The Red Thread

Once our eyes have been opened we can't pretend that
we don't know what to do; for God who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls
knows that we know and holds us responsible to act. Proverbs 24:12

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

12/12/12 - Owen's Been Home For One Year!

Tomorrow will be one year since Owen joined our family.  Last year at this time Melissa and I were in Kunming, China wondering if we were ready for number four.  Here are a few pictures from Gotcha Day 12/12/11.

Owen was so scared and unsure of what was happening.  He had no expressions in his beautiful little face.  The room was full of people and noise when they handed Owen to Melissa.  Within a few minutes he had to have felt the love we were puring on him.  Melissa held him so tightly and lovingly like only a mother can do.  That may have been the first time Owen ever felt that type of love (or it may have been that she immediately started giving him Cheerios).

I remember taking Owen back to the hotel room and getting to know him.  Owen had about three layers of clothes on and as we un-packed him we started to understand how frail he really was.  Owen only weighed about 16-17 pounds and he was almost 2 years old.  That night we gave him a bath (and he loved it) and we saw the scars on that little body.  We could only imagine what he has endured until now. 

We had a blast in China and Owen soon started trusting Melissa (and slowly started to think I might be ok someday) but he never really showed a lot of emotion.  The little bit of personality he had seemed to be good but it would take a long time before he started to blossom.

Within a few days with Owen we knew there was a medical issue but had no idea what lay ahead.  I was amazed with Melissa and her confidence that Owen would be fine and we would deal with whatever was to come.

Well after multiple surgeries and weeks in the hospital we think Owen has emerged a "new man'!  Since his surgery in August (and then having the feeding tube removed about 8 weeks later) he has exploded into laughter and such a great personality.  He laughs a lot and is so easy going.  Plus he is still so beautiful!




Owen, we love you and thank God everyday for bringing you into our lives.  You have blessed us in so many ways.

PS - you are the hardest person to get a good photo of.


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4 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Wow...one year already?! Amazing! He is such a precious boy. He has been through such much since coming home. Thankfully God chose you two as his parents. He is one blessed little boy. And no doubt, he has blessed you all! Happy Anniversary!!!

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  2. TriciaDecember 15, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Owen! It is amazing what a year home with your family can do for a child! He looks so happy now! Tell Iris that Parker says Happy Birthday! We were issued our article 5. It looks like we will travel in four to six weeks!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Happy belated Forever Family Day! Owen has changed so much in the last year. So glad he is in such good hands now. Have a wonderful Christmas! Tell Iris I said hi (although she'll have no clue who I am!)

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  4. kristenDecember 19, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Happy One Year Gotcha Anniversary (a week late)! So happy Owen is doing so well due to all the love and medical care you all have provided him! God is good! Merry Christmas to you all! I didn't do Christmas cards this year so I'll wish you Merry Christmas via your blog :)

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