This weekend made me realize how lucky we are to have Owen in our lives. It has been such a long journey, yet it feels like he has been ours forever. He has taken well to both of us and is getting more comfortable every day.
I look back at it all and having to share the story again this weekend with so many people made me realize what an adventure it was. How special it was to meet little Joey almost 2 years ago, who started it all for us. Exploring agencies that knew how to handle it all from beginning to end. To the wonderful people who chose Artur for us. The crazy trips across the world to meet the wonderful people who took care of our little boy, and assist with all the paperwork and business that was necessary to bring him home. It has been a heartwarming experience to give this child a home and more so, a world filled with love and possibilities.
Owen is an exceptional child who takes in all the wonders around him with such intensity. I am filled with joy every time I see him point out something new and I get to teach him what it is, tell him a new word. This weekend he started repeating some of the words even, Dad taught him to say "A 'boom, boom, boom" just yesterday, and the smile it puts on both of their faces brought tears to my eyes. At first I would always wonder about the days ahead, and what sports he will play, or instruments he will learn, but that has never crossed my mind in the past month. I'm just thrilled to watch the amazement on his face when he learned how to make Ernie dance, roll the ball across the floor, make the water splash with the palm of his hand, point to a bird in the sky or hear Maycee bark. And that first big step towards me all on his own made my world.
Having a child was a dream for me and I never thought it would ever come after the loss of the first 2. But Owen was meant to be in so many ways. Dean and I both realize that and are very happy with the road that has brought this wonder into our lives.
I just want to thank everyone for the support, love and help you have all given us through this long and somewhat hard road. But we've made it and couldn't be happier.
