Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The love

The outpouring of love we have received in the past 24 hours has been amazing. I have received the most lovely e-mail messages, voicemails, facebook posts and blog comments. It feels so great to share this joy with everyone. We are so excited that we get to be Buturo’s parents.

As we toasted to our new parenthood last night, we also paused to honor Buturo’s first family. Since seeing his referral pictures, we have been deeply humbled by his family’s decision and we hope to nurture their dreams for him. While we celebrate what we have gained, we also hold their loss close to our hearts.

referral photo

6 comments:

Jebena said...

Ahhhh, I am truly happy for you all. I am so grateful for prayers, and for the way you all waited with such joy and peace...can't wait to see if he fits into any of those shirts you previously bought!

emily said...

He is so precious. Congratulations!!!

Elisabeth said...

He is beautiful!!! Congratulations!!

Rebecca said...

I am so excited for you guys. But, it's true - it is hard to balance those feelings. Excitement mixed with feeling someone else's loss. It's a great sacrifice that these families give for their children.

Jen said...

Beautiful baby boy!

Jim and Debbie said...

What an adorable little guy! Enjoy your time in Ethiopia.
Blessings to you,
The Waltons