 Dawson's shirt says "Enthusiast"- He was anything but an enthusiast with all the drastic changes he endured today! He was dressed in red, white, and blue. Not sure if that was interntional or not. |
That was our Gotcha Day in pictures. I will go into more detail later but to sum up little Dawson - he has been very stoic and in shock for most our time together. When interacting with his Ayi and one of the orphanage workers, he would perk up, share a beautiful smile, and utter some words in his adorably sweet voice. However, other than that, he has been utterly scared to death. He did not cry until we were back in the hotel room for some time. He cried and cried, but as I started putting my shoes on and then his shoes on, he smiled and spoke a few words. I bet he thought I was taking him back to his Ayi. Poor precious baby. He tolerated the carrier well, and we ate Chinese food at a nearby restauarnt. He accepts food from me and ate well. He did allow me to put his PJs on, drank a few sips of his bottle, and fell asleep in my arms. He is sleeping in his crib now. I am praying that the Lord will allow him to find peace and comfort with me. I know it will take time.
Thank you for all of your prayers and for the encouraging comments. A huge thank you to Tamera and her daughter Breanna for great pictures and video!
Whew! Finally! LOL I have been glued to this computer since early this morning! I even sent a text to Katie to ck on you!
ReplyDeleteHE IS SO YUMMY ADORABLE!! So brave! We will continue to pray for Dawson. Your smile just says it all.
Happy tears here in SC! :)
I could not wait to see these pics! Woke up praying that you and Dawson were getting some rest! I know these days will be trying and tiring for you and Dawson...you are so wise and experienced in this though...as you said..it does take time to adjust...your smile tells it all though! Praying and excited for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your journey...I love how the Lord provided someone to take pictures (recently someone shared with me, "Is the Lord's arm too short?", & truly, it's not! He is in every detail, wherever we are!). We have a daughter with a limb difference, so Dawson was always on my heart as he waited for a family. I am so happy for him & for you. I remember our daughter kept trying to put her coat on as if to say, "You can take me back now!" But by the next day when we saw the folks from her orphanage when we had to do paperwork, she gave them big smiles but wanted absolutely nothing to do with leaving my arms. I hope that Dawson embraces the fact that there is something different about you in his life soon, too! (And he will, you just never know the timetable). Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your journey. :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! He looks like the sweetest little boy!! I will continue to pray for smooth transitions and strength and peace for both you and Dawson. I'm sure that you have seen already how his limb difference will not hold him back in the least. I see that you got Elvin for a guide, he is the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your journey.
April (mom to Jayden who has a similar limb difference)
Sign me "Bawling My Eyes Out in MD." :-/ He's so beautiful. God is so faithful. My prayers are answered, my heart is full.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and many prayers for you as you walk this new path together.
Oh my! Your new son is precious! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Dawson is precious! Praying for the days ahead. May each day be a little easier for Dawson as he realizes the love that you have for him.
ReplyDeleteI was awake at 3am praying. Those pictures had us in tears this morning and Malia all in grins to see her friend. Wonderful answer to many prayers seeing him in your arms! His facial expression looks so much like Malia's on gotcha day. Praying his grieving is short and that he'll warm up quickly.
ReplyDeleteLove, Malia (Miao Miao) and family
He is precious. So happy for you. We will be going to get number two this summer. You will be amazed at what Dawson can do! Our Madelyn is amazing. Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteAmy (Shuler) Kratzer
SO very precious! Praying you thru!!!!! Weren't we JUST there!!!!! Is Tamera the Mom to the 14yr old adopted from Chenzhou last year right after us???? Tamera Wong? Miss you and love you!
ReplyDeleteJan- I just love, love , love seeing this!! After so many months of prayer even before you knew Dawson and now here you are! I admire you and David's faithfulness. Praying for you and your little man- who is so stinkin cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Gotcha day! And we saw Elvin in your pics. We love Elvin. He was our guide with Lily.
I am sniffling and crying, your pictures of Dawson and you are so beautiful! What a blessing this little boy is! Congratulations, he is so precious-- I will say prayers for y'all for the rest of your trip and also for when you get home to the rest of the family:) Love ya!! Happy travels! Lynne
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable. What a beautiful smile he has! I am praying you will see it more and more in the days to come!!
ReplyDeleteTears! Sometimes I think God so often wants us to come broken so that He can reveal his mercy upon us. Dawson is so precious as is the rest of your wonderful family. I am in awe of your heart to serve God faithfully and in pure obedience- He is with you!
ReplyDeletemuch love and prayers
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