This year was Abram's fifth gotcha day! We can't believe we have been a family for five years. Its just crazy. This day, and the days leading up to his gotcha day, are always full of questions, excitement and celebrating. It seems like every year Abram's questions get deeper and more thought provoking. We always want to tell Abram the truth about his story, but we want to give it to him as he is ready. Every year we let him choose a family activity that he gets to do with everyone. This year he chose to go kayaking at one of our springs. It was extra special this year because Abram's cousins and aunt and uncle were here to celebrate. We all loaded up and headed towards the springs. After a quick picnic, we got in the freezing cold water. There was a storm on its way so they weren't renting the kayaks, but we had fun swimming and jumping into the water. Abram, Jack and Luke were so brave! We had a blast jumping in! What a fun day!
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| Our annual picture. He loves doing this! |
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| Our family picnic. |
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| We love our sweet boy! |
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| Our family... so uniquely designed by God. We love it!! |
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| Jumping in with Abram and Luke! |
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| Jumping in with Jack! |
Abram, you have taught us so very much in these brief five years. You are such an amazing kid and we are so completely honored that God chose us to be your parents. We know God has such an amazing plan for your life and we can't wait to watch it unfold. You are strong, resistant, smart, and so very kind. You love figuring things out, creating, and asking questions. You are the bravest boy I know. Many people tell us how lucky you are to have a family. The truth is, Abram, we are the lucky (and so completely blessed) ones that we have the joy of watching you grow up. Our prayer is that you grow up having a heart for God and that you find a way to bless others.
"It is important to realize we adopt not because we are rescuers. No, we adopt because we are rescued." (David Platt)
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