It was May 20, 2008, when we saw a picture of a little boy (3 years old), who was living in China and looking for a permanent family and home. It was one year ago today that Jodie and I wrote a Letter of Intent to the country of China requesting to adopt this little guy. And, thus, we were introduced to Shen!!!
This year has gone so fast and there will be many more "anniversaries" to mark this journey! I am in Winnipeg, Cannada, today and just called Jodie to congratulate her on our "LOA" anniversary day.
To commemorate our day, I am attaching some picutures that have happened over the last week. The first picture is typical of how Shen has adapted over the past several months. He is in our yard, playing on our swingset but playing with neighbor children from two families near us. He is sitting on Peg's lap as they swing together. The next is of Shen trying on some sporting equipment at a local sporting goods store. He has really gotten into watching Connor play baseball and loves to throw and catch.
The third picture is more for Shen to know about as he gets older. Last week, I visited Guatemala for a speaking engagement and, as many of you know, I lived there for several months in 1969 as a Summer exchange student. On this last trip I was able to visit my Guatemalan mother and brother in the picture (the person on the right is Miguel Fernandez, a friend and the sponsor of my recent trip).
What an incredible year and we thank God for His Grace, His Love, and His Compassion!!
We wish you all well!
Love,
Jack, Jodie, Connor and Shen
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