Happy "Gotcha Day", Pogi boy! (as they say in the adoption world). We call it forever family day around here. It was 1 year ago today that we gave birth through adoption a bouncing 4 year old boy! It was a both a beautiful and hard labor, but so worth it. God taught us so much about patience, His perfect timing for the good things He promises. The Lord definitely built my character a little more. So many delays but pressing on, knowing M was meant for our family. He was so brave to leave the loving arms of his TLC family (orphanage) and so eager to see what adventures lie ahead. I posted some fond memories and end with the drawing E made of our family meeting M for the first time. She drew this before we left and we claimed it for the day we finally brought him home. Adoption is a beautiful journey.

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Ten years ago today I held my sweet Courtney for the first time, learning that motherhood is not about blood or genetics but choice, commitment, and love. I so often wish her birthmom could see what an amazing young lady she is growing to be: endlessly compassionate, dedicated, and smart. It is such an honor to be Courtney's mom; I am the lucky one in this deal. Adoption is indeed a beautiful mystery that makes beauty out of brokenness. Happy Gotcha Day, Courtney!

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