Yesterday was amazing. We arrived at St. Lucy's at 9:30, and waited for the volunteer translator to show up at 10. We handed off our outfit for Sebastian to the nannies, and then talked through our paperwork to make sure we understood everything.
We had needed to delay our trip from the original dates suggested and while we knew it was a delay that was going to be necessary for our family, any doubts we had about it being the right thing were erased when we got his most updated medical report -- he was ill from the day after we were supposed to pick him up until the day we were supposed to travel home from Taiwan! While it is not comforting to hear that your child has been sick, it was so calming to know that God was watching over this whole process, keeping all of us healthy and safe for the journey. That knowledge set the tone for the rest of our day.
Sebastian arrived in the "family room" at about 11:30. He was quite loved by the nannies, and we think they were emotional saying goodbye, as he arrived in the room very nervous and anxious. He was very nervous and started to cry, so I picked him up and stared walking around outside with him. Ten minutes later, he was asleep. He didn't leave my arms after that until somewhere around 4:30.
We have found out that all predictions of him being laid back are, to date, accurate. He is very sweet and loves to snuggle. When he is tired, he gets his pacifier and pretty much wants to be held until he goes to sleep. So far, we have heard him cry once at St. Lucy's and once in the middle of the night last night when he had a bad dream. Other than that, an anxious, "ah" is about all we have gotten. I keep thinking he might just be lulling us Into a false sense of security, but we will take all the hours of sleep we can get when we can get them.
Suzy, the little ponytail is definitely something they do at St. Lucy's. They told us it made him look more traditional. We took it out tonight, so we will see if he misses it tomorrow.
Today we had our Visa appointment with AIT. They were able to issue our visa in the one day, so we are all set and are hoping to do the zoo tomorrow. Before AIT, we went to Taipei 101 for our traditional picture with the damper baby.
Eating for the first time as a family.... Always an adventure!
Giggle face
Sebastian loves mirrors!
Playing with Elli
Sideways picture... Sorry!
Just joy. Enjoy the happy moments, breathe through any moments of uncertainty, and know that you are coming home to a world of love. He is lovely, and Elli is going to be an awesome big sister.
ReplyDeleteJeremy & Heather. It's been exciting and incredible to read about your journey to Sebastian. I'm exciting about your family of 4. Enjoy your time in Taiwan!
ReplyDeleteWhat love-filled pictures! It is so good to see you all together! How much longer are you in Taiwan?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for continuing to share the journey. I don't have anything to add but I want you to know my heart is bound up in the story and it means so much that you take the time to connect me in.
ReplyDeleteLoving it, all of it, every detail!!
ReplyDeleteHe is so handsome! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Ok, so my affinity for all children Asian aside....he is just beautiful. I adore everything about the above. Your empathetic understanding of his transition, your obvious delight in his person, and the grace you give to all involved. Watching families come together never leaves me unchanged....in this huge fracture and ripping of Sebastian's life, I wish he could know how blessed he is to call you family as he starts on a new healing journey. Thank you for sharing. (More pics, please!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you four! Sebastian is beautiful!
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