I had forgotten.
Brae's birthmom had not. This is the text message she sent me that morning:
"Happy National Adoption Day. I thank God daily that in one of the darkest seasons I've had yet in my life, He loved me enough to bless me by sending you guys. You two have been a light in my life since I first saw your picture on the Bethany website. I have been unselfishly loved and supported by you both and your families. I'll never be able to explain the gratitude I have for the both of you. Thank you so much. I love you."
Wow.
Is it any wonder that National Adoption Day is less than a week away from Thanksgiving?
I think not.
Thank you, God, for adoption and blessing me with my two kiddos through the miracle of adoption.
Infertility: I just punched you in the face.
And in that spirit, here are some token photos from Tygh's family's pre-Thanksgiving at Black Butte Ranch this weekend.
P.S., there are now 4 grandkids in the Colton family. And not one is genetically related. How many families get to say that? Very cool. Proof that blood does not make a family.
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| Watch Sienna's face through this progression... |
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| There's my baby cousin! Yay. Now, I'm happy. |
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| Making a volcano |
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| Colton grandparents with their 4 grandkids and their hand-made Thanksgiving shirts. Yes, Tygh's mom is Martha Stewart. |
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| Carving the turkey. |
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| Making Oreo, Candy Corn turkeys. Yummy. |
What a sweet text and fun pictures!
ReplyDeleteSienna has grown so much, I almost didn't recognize her! Such a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThose are some happy memories captured in pictures. Sienna looks like such a big girl. I can't believe we're rounding the corner toward being two years old!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious text too. You are one blessed mommy. ♥♥♥
Love the text!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the whole fam on the stairs!! :) This is such a great post. Looks like you had a ton of fun. Was there a beaver game on or something ;-)
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