Well, the day finally came. We had planned on leaving town (and heading to Dallas) with Jen and Al on Friday morning....but we decided to stay one more night so that we could spend all day Friday with our sweet Jessica! We had a great day together! We had Jack's birth certificates printed, went to a doctor's appointment, and then had a great dinner at the Cheesecake Factory together!
Jack did great at his appointment! He did have to get some antibiotic gel for his eyes, but other than that...everything was perfect!! The most humerous thing was that while we were there, his bellybutton cord popped off while we were all watching!! So we were all three so grateful that the pediatrician could look at his little bellybutton and tell us that it looked fabulous!! :)
We had a great couple of hours at the doctor.....it was actually a very fun way to spend the day!
When the time for Jessica to go home got nearer, she called her dad to get permission for 30 more minutes, which he granted. She held, fed, and cuddled with Jack. Those moments are so dear to us! We drove to her house in silence....we had grown so comfortable together....plus we were all pretty tired. When we got to her house, we all hugged and cried. She gave us handwritten letters to Jack and to us...stating her gratefulness for giving Jack a home....and telling Jack how very, very much she loves him...and always will!
Jonathan and I were teary all the way home....missing Jess already! We are overwhelmed at Jessica's love for Jack and for us.....and at the incredibly strong feelings we have for her!! She is OURS! We really feel like we have gained two priceless people through this adoption!
2 comments:
How priceless those letters and that video are! What a neat idea. You all and Jessica have handled this so well. I am so happy that you got to spend so much time with her.
Love, Mom
It is so awesome to see God work His wonders!!
love,
Robbin
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