Never did I imagine my son would be all the way around the world on his first birthday and not at home with his mom and dad eating birthday cake.
It's a little, well, a lot bittersweet. Of course I want my son home to celebrate with us, but in the same breath this journey has been such a gift, I want to cherish this time.
To celebrate Nick and I are going to dinner at a traditional Korean restaurant. Our first Korean experience!
Dinner will be followed by cake and ice cream at our friends Casey and TJ's house. Casey asked if she could have Bates' a little party with just some close friends, so I said of course!
Bates,
Happy 1st birthday, son. Mom and Dad wish with all their hearts that we could be there with you to celebrate, but I'm sure your Foster Mom and Dad will celebrate with you (I hope they take pictures!)
So today as you celebrate with your foster family, know we are there with you in our hearts. We will sing you Happy Birthday and maybe God will whisper our song into your heart. Sorry buddy, mom's not such a good singer!
We are so thankful that one year ago today when you were born, God had a plan for you, and a plan for us, and that plan was to be together as a family forever. And we couldn't be happier that was his plan for us!
We look forward to celebrating EVERY birthday with you for the rest of your life. We cherish you, little one, and will celebrate with you everyday of our lives!
Love you, forever and always,
Mom and Dad
Again.. you've made me cry!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Sweet Boy!
I'm crying too! Can't wait for tomorrow night to celebrate the life of your sweet baby boy. I look forward to celebrating many birthdays to come!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Sweet Bates!
ReplyDeleteHappy first bday to Bates!! Sorry to miss the party tonight but know I'll be thinking about ya'll!! :)
ReplyDeleteYep...sitting in my office with tears in my eyes. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy first Birthday Bates!!
Happy Birthday, B!
ReplyDeleteOn the way home from Huntsville, to visit my brother who has Hospice attending to him, PawPaw and I had a happy few minutes by singing Happy Birthday to our first great-grandbaby! Thank you Bates for the happy thought!
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