We are proud to introduce our son Bryant Alexander Rogers. He is finally in his Mommy and Daddy's arms. Happy doesn't come close to the feeling I have right now, it is more like blessed. So blessed to call this sweet child mine. When the girls were born it was love at first sight. When we met Bryant at the orphanage in October it was the same feeling. In one instant I felt pure love for this child and it has continued to grow. I knew he was mine at first glance. Maybe I didn't give him life but I am going to teach him to live it. I am his Mommy now and forever. As with my girls, I would do or give anything for him. I want to give him everything he deserves. He will be loved by me, his daddy and his three big sisters.
Today we tearfully left the orphanage. Tears of happiness, refief, and so many emotions. Bryant's caretaker, Nina, came in to tell him goodbye and she began to cry. She loves him so much and she is going to miss him terribly. When she started crying I could not contain myself. I started crying and we hugged and thanked each other over and over. She does not speak english but somehow we could communicate. We were both communicating our love for this little boy. I was so moved by her. I will be eternally grateful for Nina. I promise to pray for her often. She is my angel. She took care good care of my son and she showed him love. I have so much gratitude for her. She will never be forgotten.
When we got in the car Bryant was a little frightened and extremely curious. He was looking out the window as we pulled away from the orphanage. I remember thinking, lyou are leaving your old life and beginning a new one right now.
He did great on the car ride home. He sat in my lap (I know that would never happen in the US) so he did not feel restrained. I brought toys and juice so he was entertained. Once we got to the apartment he was his happy self. He couldn't get enough of his surroundings. He was touching everything and looking around. I can't imagine what he is thinking. We fed him his dinner which ended up being so funny. We have no highchair so we were both covered in baby food. He is asleep in the crib now. I keep checking on him making sure he is still there. I feel like I might wake up and it all be a dream.
Here is a quote that I love and feels so true today.
We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life. But those who make their journey home across time & miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by God's very own hands. ~~~ Kristi Larson
He is ours
Leaving the Orphanage
Bryant
Our first day together - Trip 1
Picture Taken on our first trip
First day at orphanage with Daddy
Car ride home from orphanage
First dinner together
Messy Boy
Daddy & Bryant
Night Night
2 comments:
Wow! This definitely brings tears to my eyes! I cannot even describe how excited I am for your family that God has brought this precious baby boy into y'alls life. I am so glad that he is finally in y'alls arms and I know he is going to be so lucky to have such wonderful parents raising him. He already looks like he fits in the family perfectly and I know the girls are going to be beyond excited to have a little brother! I hope y'all have an amazing rest of the trip and a great flight home. I cannot wait to see y'all and meet Bryant when you get back! :)
I am balling my eyes out right now with tears of complete joy! What a wonderful ending to a beautiful journey. I love you!
Bryant, I love you already and I'm filled with so much anticipation to finally meet you and begin spoiling you rotten!
PS- Your cousin Hutson is also fired up to have another boy in the family to play with (and possibly pass the torch of being dressed up in leotards,tu-tus, and high heels by SK, Macie, and Mi Mi). :)
Love you forever, Aunt Rah Rah
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