Actually it's from Ohio to Ukraine, back to Ohio, then to China

Thursday, July 30, 2009

one year ago today...


One year ago today we met Wesley for the first time! In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago and in others it feels like yesterday. We haven't been able to get any feeding therapy yet, but we're working on it. I pray that this time next year I can say that he is mostly eating on his own...
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Here's a few pictures for comparison on what a difference a year can make. The one thing that strikes me is how much taller he is! Wes has grown over 8 inches and put on 17 pounds (doubling his weight), which is a lot for one year.

at the Kharkov Orphanage in Ukraine - July 30, 2008

sitting on the stairs of his forever home - July 27, 2009

12 comments:

Chris Haven said...

Staci he has grown so much. He is a real cutie. I gather you are having a difficult time with eating with him. Otherwise how is he doing? I think of your family often. Thank you for the update.

Anonymous said...

I so enjoy following your blog!!! Eventhough, we have never met I just think you are such terrific, loving, kind, beautiful people. Your son is such a cutie. May God bless you!

Zack, Jenn and William said...

He's growing so fast. Congrats on reaching the one year mark :)

Kevin and Pam said...

Wow! What a difference. He is so cute and looks so healthy. You love has done him good! Amazing what a year in good home will do.

Amy said...

What a cutie patutie!
It is amazing the difference a year makes! He looks great!
Congrats on your "met'cha" day!

Tami said...

Unbelieveable! He has grown and changed so much! Can it really be a year already?! Wow! Congrats on the one year mark! :)

Pam Alms said...

What a handsome Wesley!!! Obviously, you are feeding him well even though he is not eating on his own. I will say many extra prayers that you get eating therapy for him soon. I know what a difference it has made for little Luke who had his 2 marrow transplants at Cincy. At 3 he is finally beginning to eat.

SaraG said...

He has really grown and is losing that baby look!
What a handsome youngster he is!!

The McEacherns said...

Unbelievable that it was a year ago! And he has gotten so much bigger! Blessings!

LisaMarie said...

It's so amazing how different he looks! You can just see it in his eyes that he's a little boy who knows all about love now. He looks so sad in that first picture and now he is such a joyful looking little guy!

Courtney said...

I love love love seeing him without his "scarf"! I'm so excited about the progress he has made. You guys are doing a great job!!

Maria and Family said...

What a beautiful little guy you have !!! Thanks for stopping by my blog. We go to the dr tomorrow...prayers and fingers crossed LOL. We used agci and love looooooovvvve them. I would be happy to answer any ??s if you want. Maria :)

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