Luke's certificate of citizenship- our sweet boy's official US citizenship document!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Family fun
Off to a very cold start.. Rain, rain, go away!
Bikes, trikes, and a little fishing...
..."Count your blessings name them one by one and it will surprise you what the Lord has done."
So thankful for how God has woven our family together!
Thursday, March 13, 2014
5 months ago today we met our son for the very first time.
To say we have gone through an adjustment phase, would be quite the understatement. Just as bringing home a newborn is a total life-changing, schedule altaring time- likewise adoption brings about the same. The newness of our family dynamic and the emotions of having a whole other little person to be fully responsible for- has brought incredible responsibility and trying times for sure. We are daily reminded or reminding one another about grace and the gospel which gives us hope in Jesus and is currently what sustains us on the hard, challenging days.
As I reflect on the past 5 months, I see so many changes and ways that Luke has begun to mesh into a true little Perry... He's silly, energetic, loves outdoors, talkative, outgoing, loves music, and extremely strong-willed... all of which describes our family!
This past month Luke:
1)Initiated kissing us for the very first time
2)Is identifying some pictures in a book when named
3)Learned to draw a circle
4)Is showing an interest, briefly, in having books read to him
5)Successfully stayed in Sunday school for the entire morning- praise be to God Craig and I were together for the entire church time, first time since Luke got home!
6)Played with sidewalk chalk
7)Is learning to say new words each week
8)Imitates most words he hears
9)Beginning to show a little interest in puzzles
10)**Recovered extremely well from his surgery
11)Is becoming extremely comfortable with his daily routine
12)Allows us to wash his hair without bad fits
13)Leaves food on his plate when he's full
14)Is showing more and more food preferences- which is good, he's not concerned about hunger anymore.
15)he continues to LOVE music
16) asking to potty- hooray
17) he has learned to say his own name
Seeing the progress both developmentally and emotionally gives us so much encouragement. To think 5 months ago, this sweet little guy wouldn't let us hardly comfort him or rock him.. and now he's extremely affectionate and seeks us out when hurt, afraid, or tired. This gives us much hope that we will continue to see him overcome so much as time goes on.
I'm reminded of a passage that has hung on Craig's mirror in our bathroom for almost two years now.
What a reminder:
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV)
The eternal perspective in parenting must be our primary focus-which is the condition of our children's hearts and not their behavior. This is much easier said than carried out, for sure... but something we are working towards as parents.
HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
One year today we saw Luke for the very first time.
March 5th, 2013, we received our referral of our son, Luke. This was the first time we saw his sweet little face.
(@ 3yrs. 5months- home 4 1/2 mos)
(Luke @ 28 months old)
Exactly one year later, he's sleeping peacefully in his home with his family.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Luke's surgery day
Wide awake and off- blankie, a movie, and his sister- so much for staying asleep
until Nashville- PaRtY!!
In my scrubs and ready
Seeing our sweet boy- finally waking up
Done, sleepy, and heading home.
So thankful for the incredible doctors God has placed in our son's life... for their care and wisdom in helping Luke medically.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Wu Yuanhong became Luke O. Perry 4 months ago today... Valentine's and more❤️
4 months ago today Wu Yuanhong became Luke O'Neil Perry, our son... praise God!
He's doing really well. Luke's imitating most words that he hears. He's beginning to play with puzzles (with help) and interested in a few books. He's eating well and doesn't get upset at mealtime (from worrying about getting food). He is beginning to show preferences for certain foods and dislikes, which is progress because he's not worried about being hungry anymore. Luke is verbalizing when he needs to go to the potty and gets very excited when he's successful! Another milestone he has reached just tonight is that he comfortably let his "baba" (daddy) put him to bed. The relationship between these two guys has been a battle of the wills (to say the least), but I must say I see such a beautiful love beginning to grow. This little bundle of energy screams "daddy" like a girl when he hears the garage door open. When he's ready to brush his teeth, he goes to Craig and says "teeth, teeth." While flowers and romantic dates have been a sweet gift on such a day as this, this year I will gladly settle for looking at how far we've come in the love that's developed and continuing to blossom around us. How grateful I am to know the love of my Father... both my Heavenly Father and earthly father and how beautiful to see my son and daughters receive love from their father. This is a gift!
Love, Love, Love!
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13:1-8a NIV)
Luke's first Valentine's day....
He had no idea there was chocolate inside! Everyone opened their Valentine goodies before dinner. In China Luke spit m&m's out when we gave him some, he hated them... see how far he's come in 4 months, yummmmmy! One of his favorite places is in Maddie's arms. They are so silly!
Girlies enjoying a "snow day," which does not occur with homeschooling. They waited patiently until the day was over... but so was the snow;(
4-wheeler fun at Mimi's house
Medical update: Luke's surgery
Luke is having his surgery on Thursday, 2/24 @ 8:00 a.m.- check-in for surgery at 6:00 am. We had to see a surgeon (2/1) because of a knot that has formed by his incision, from TOF repair, and stitching is coming through the skin. Suture material used was either left in there or didn't dissolve... either way the surgeon says it must be removed or he could get a bone infection. The nurse who called for scheduling said if things go as planned he likely will be able to be discharged by Tuesday afternoon. Please pray for our sweet boy, and family. Thank you!
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