Faith to Move a Mountain

In November of 2011, I started this blog as a sort of journal to chronicle the events of our son Quinton's adoption. Quinton is a little boy who was born with an extra special something. Quinton has down syndrome and was given up at birth by his parents because he has down syndrome. His birth parents must not have had any idea what a blessing he would be or I am sure they would not have given him up. Unfortunately in Eastern Europe (Quinton is from Ukraine) people with disabilities are not accepted in society and at the age of 4-6, they are sent to adult mental institutions where most of them die :( Although it breaks my heart that his parents have missed out on such a joyful little boy, God has used this unfortunate situation to bless us with a gift greater than I could have ever imagined: the gift of our first child. If you ever considered adoption-do it! Don't let money deter you. God provided over $20,000 for us to adopt Quinton. We were not fully funded until 50 minutes before we boarded our plane to Ukraine. If you have never considered adoption, go back to the beginning of this blog and read. You will see what a blessing adoption really is. Many people tell us that we are angels for rescuing Quinton, but the honest truth is this: Quinton has given me far more that I will ever be able to give him. He is my little miracle, my silly bug, my baby boy, my love. HE IS MY LIFE!

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Update

Wow! You all are amazing. I cannot believe the responses we have had to our blog. So many people have come up to me and asked if we are going to continue blogging. No wonder things went so smoothly for us. There were friends of friends of friends following our journey and praying for us. We cannot thank you all enough. I will continue to update the blog for sure. Your comments served as a constant source of encouragement when we were anxious, frustrated, and homesick. Your prayers are what helped us through.

Quinton is absolutely coming alive! He is thriving before our very eyes. I don't know what all to say-words just can't describe the joy he had brought to us. His smile lights up the room. It is so special to rock him to sleep at night and to be greeted in the morning with a huge grin. There is really nothing better. He loves the bathtub, rattles, and anything that makes noise. He loves having a mommy and a daddy and a family and friends. He is sitting up on his own now like it's no big deal even though just a few weeks ago he needed help holding his head up. He is not crawling yet but does a great inchworm scoot and is now getting up on all 4's. I think he will be crawling before we know it. It is so fun to see him transform. We have 18 days before I have to return to work and I plan on soaking up every moment with him that I can. Here are some pictures from the past few days. They're not in order and I'm too tired to fix them...sorry ;)








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6 comments:

  1. MerrillJuly 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    It is amazing the progress a little one can make with the love, attention, and care that a family has to offer. I saw it 7 years ago with my own little girl. Congratulations on being home with your sweet little guy!

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  2. LindsayJuly 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    So happy you are home! Enjoy that precious boy :)

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  3. Homeschoolin Mama July 31, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    So happy you are all doing well. Love the pictures!!

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  4. RebeccaJuly 31, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Could your dad BE ANY HAPPIER?

    I love the one of Quinton in the high chair. Something about it is just so "regular". You know, just a kid, in his pj's in his high chair, at his house...I love it :)

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  5. ChristyAugust 1, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    So glad you guys are home and adjusting. Everyday will be a new adventure and a new joy.

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  6. Sandy WineyAugust 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    You already look like a 'pro' at motherhood and I've no doubt that Quinton's going to love his new home. You all remain in my daily prayers.

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