Wow! What a week BJ has had! I'm so glad he is a people person because he has met a lot of people! Last Sunday BJ went to church for the first time. It was wonderful being able to introduce him to all the people who loved him before they even knew him! They were so excited to see him and he just "glowed" in all their attention! When he was taken forward to be introduced to our congregation, he started clapping for himself! Everybody laughed and so did he! We were so proud of him! I can hardly put into words what a blessing our church has been to us. It is a living, breathing example of what God intended the church to be. They have supported us from the very beginning and there is no doubt in my mind that BJ will be well loved. As I mentioned before I look at our church as family. In that case, BJ has a lot of brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, grandma's, and grandpa's! What a lucky little boy!
BJ has also being introduced to all of our friends and is still taking it all in stride! He just loves all this attention! He is making such a good impression as he is constantly blowing everybody a kiss and loves to hug and cuddle! Our friends have been very supportive as well and we feel very blessed to have all of them!
Now, why the title? Well, BJ took his first real steps Monday! He has been walking short distances and with help, but Monday he pulled himself up on our banister, let go, smiled at me and walked all the way across the hallway and into his room to me! I was so proud of him! Ever since then, he's been standing up (with no help) and takes off walking in any direction he chooses. It seems like he makes it a little further every time! He'll be walking everywhere very soon I'm sure!
We also found out some fun information this week. Our local paper (The Register Mail) called us and wants to do a story on our adoption for the "Lifestyles" section. We are so excited! We aren't sure why they are so interested in us when so many families from Galesburg have adopted internationally. We are thinking that maybe it has to do with Poland. The country is less common then others. It might also have to do with the "right place at the right time." Who knows?! They will interview us on Tuesday and are even bringing a photographer! Were praying BJ is caught up on his sleep by then!
Of course I can't write without posting pictures. Here a few from our homecoming, play dates, and just some cute pics of BJ! Please enjoy them! We sure do! Now I just have to get them all into scrapbooks!
6 comments:
I LOVE your posts Melanie! I can totally picture BJ with all of his smiles in front of your church congregation.
Hopefully you can post a link or scan the newspaper article.
Congratulations on your fabulous walking skills, BJ! Your Mom and Dad are going to get tired out following you everywhere.
Wow! Steps! Congrats on this big milestone, BJ!! You are going to wear your parents out even more now :-) I love the play date picture and look forward to seeing ya'll in the paper.
I am reminded by members of my church that "it takes a Village" and it sure sound like you have a great Village!! Love, Love, Love the pictures!! Thanks for Sharing!
Fun - walking! It is amazing at ho wmuch they can grow when given individual attention. You will have to post the article when it is written.
Woo Hoo! Way to go, B.J.!
We can't wait to read the article!
First steps!! AWESOME!! He sounds like such a bundle of love, best wishes!!
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