One of my friends, who is also an adoptive parent to a beautiful little boy from Russia, sent me this list to encourage us…a list of first that we won’t miss with Elijah! It made me cry. :)
We get to be there the first time he will...
1. see the ocean
2. say Mommy
3. say Daddy
4. walk barefoot on grass
5. get really, really dirty
6. fingerpaint
7. play in a pool
8. get licked by a dog
9. eat a popsicle
10. eat a french fry
11. fly on a plane
12. sit in a carseat
13. eat corn on the cob
14. see fireflies
15. meet grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins
16. go to church
17. go to the grocery store
18. eat at a restaurant
19. visit a park
20. go to the zoo
21. see his own room
22. get sick and be comforted by his mom and dad
23. see a bird's nest
24. hear country music or any American music
25. wear his very own pair of shoes
26. go to the dentist
27. have a birthday cake
28. wear a Halloween costume
29. jump in a bounce house
30. have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
31. see fireworks
32. fall and get a skinned knee and have his mom and dad kiss away the tears
33. become an American citizen
34. eat a chocolate doughnut that makes a huge mess and no one cares
35. clomp around in his mom's shoes
36. throw a rock into water and make a big splash
37. go to Disney World (because I know you are a Disney family)
38. ride on a carousel
39. eat pizza
40. get a haircut at a barber shop
41. watch a football game
42. see Santa Claus
43. wear a bathing suit
44. become mesmerized by a construction site
45. stand on the corner and watch kids get off the school bus
46. see a trash truck (You have no idea how exciting this is for little boys.)
47. sing his ABCs
48. respond to his name
49. turn a light switch on and off
50. watch a bag of microwave popcorn grow
51. watch you dry and straighten your hair
52. watch you cook
53. watch Barry shave
54. look at you when someone asks, "Where's Mommy?"
55. give you a kiss
I can’t wait to experience all of these firsts with him!!!
Ohhh ... this list melts my heart! I can't wait to read about all of his firsts with you!!!
ReplyDeleteahh- that is wonderful to think about these first! Yes- there are going to be so many and so many more than this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a God given perspective!!! Brought tears to MY eyes too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully encouraging and thoughtful list from your friend! I would like to add:
ReplyDelete1. watching him say his first English word
2. seeing his face when he hears Barry drive into the garage after being at work all day
3. hearing him mimic and learn to tease you
You have lots and lots of firsts to look forward to enjoying!
And, one of my favorites, when he tells you he loves Jesus for the first time!
ReplyDeleteAnother one that I didn't hear until she was older but was still so heart warming,"I know God loves me because He gave me a family who adopted me and loves me!"
And, of course the best moment to look forward to is when he gives his life to Christ, completing the circle that God began when He sent you and Barry to rescue him from being an orphan and teach him about God's love!
You have a life time of first to look forward to!
Just an FYI, another possibility for raising funds. http://www.cheekymaidensoap.com/_blog/Cheeky_Maiden_Blog/post/Be_a_Hope_Suds_Family!/
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to bring your little boy home soon!
Hi Lisa, i came across your blog while searching for adoption information. My husband and I are about to start our homestudy. We are adopting from India and we live in Enterprise. :) I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers as you finish this journey. I love to see the completion of the adoption process as it merges into the new beginning of a sweet family. Take care and be blessed!
ReplyDeleteNatasha Chalker
How fun! You guys are so close! I work with a program called Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (www.childrensaid.org/apac)...we have a free resource library with a TON of books on adoption, we have adoptive family groups in the area, a camp for adopted children, etc. I'd love to send you information on the program if you're interested! My number is 334-673-0008. Give me a call sometime! :)
DeletePlease send some info ! :) natashachalker@gmail.com Thanks! I will call you later this week.
DeleteGreat! Talk to you then!
Delete