Now, on that a cheery post -- I had to go to the archives for my fav pic of Bray and his Daddy for this one. This pic was taken a few minutes after we met Brayden, and Michael got to give him
the first bottle in the Marriott lobby. I think it's appropriate today, as our family is celebrating a new beginning. Today was Michael's last day at his job. He is now a full-time, self-employed, work-at-home dad! This means a lot for our family - no more babysitter for Brayden during the day, no more worrying about Brayden at the babysitter during the day for me, and sweat pants just became acceptable office attire for Michael-- what more could you ask for?? I feel like we just stepped off a train and decided to walk instead -- our lives will move at a much different pace now. Maybe it is slower, but sometimes you miss seeing some really great stuff if you're moving too fast. I know this will be the BEST for Brayden, and I marvel at how God has brought us here. It is so amazing to look at the events (some that seemed small at the time) over the past 2+ years that have lead us down this path and have enabled us to make this decision. It is so awesome to know that God had the great plan for me this whole time! Wonder what He's working me toward right now??
3 comments:
I didn't YELL! I am too emotional for heart wrenching blogs, so keep em happy!
Also, congrats to Michael, we are all jealous!
What a blessing that Michael can be at home with Brayden. I love when people are brave enough to say exactly what/how they are feeling and I appreciated the honesty of your "sappy" blog post.
I saw your blog info on the yahoo group we belong to. I feel as though I can relate somewhat to you and your family. When we went to get our "healthy" boy from Guatemala last June we got a big surprise. We knew he was probably a premie with the weights they had given us but thought he was otherwise healthy. When they gave us to him he was 5.5 months old and only weighed 10 lbs. They told us he had broncitis and gave us some medicine. We took him to our family doc. when we got back and was surprised to learn he had asthma, puenmiona, and the medicine they were giving him down there was Clariton. He also told us he was probably born at 28-30 weeks gestation. We found out thru paperwork we received down there that he weighed only 3.6 lbs. I love my little guy so much I wouldn't of traded him in for a healthy baby like we asked for. He is doing better. He's still on 2 daily meds and 3 more if he's having asthma problems. He's only about 20 lbs. at 16 months old. We are doing our best to fatten him up! I thank God every day for matching us with him. I talked to a mission worked who lived in Central America for 10 yrs. and worked in the orphanges down there. She said both he and us(my hubby and I)were blessed. She told us he wouldn't of made it to his first birthday down in Guatemala. I think God works in mysterious ways and gave us (my family and yours) our little boys for a reason. Sorry to go on for to long. It's nice to talk to someone who is in the same situation with our "healthy" boys. I'll pray for your son to get healthy. God bless you and your Guatemalan blessing.
Valerie, Mommy to Logan Guillermo
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