It's been 2 years (Feb. 6, 2007) that we got the glorious call that our boy was waiting for us in Uralsk, Kazakhstan. I (Amy) freaked out when our coordinator called the house at 8:30 a.m. (she never called the house), and I knew that's why she was calling. After getting all the wonderful details about Joshua, I frantically tried to reach Dave via cell phone, but to no avail. He was on a job site, in the middle of a frozen field in Delaware, prospecting a project. Finally after about 20 minutes of repeated 911 pages, he returned the call. WOW, what a morning. It was probably the coldest day of the year, but I was shivering more from excitement about what was coming over email at any minute. I waited until Dave raced home from Delaware to open the emailed photo we received of our boy (posted last year at this time), to know upon first glance that he was indeed our son. What restraint and patience I showed at not peeking until Dave finally got home around Noon! We cried, laughed, jumped up and down and knew our lives would be forever changed. And all for the better.
Joshua continues to be the most amazing child, and now at nearly 2 1/2 years old, delights us with his wonderful language skills, makes us laugh with his sense of humor, and astounds us with his sensitivity to all that's going on around him. Joshua loves music, books, running, kicking, laughing, and playing with his cars and trains. He loves to be the center of attention, and loves a good party! We are so blessed.
And here's to his Papa - a special man indeed, who weathered the biggest storm of all this last year concerning my health. But, we are so blessed by the love and support of our families and dear friends, who have helped us immensely through that turbulent time.
I'm sharing here a picture of me, Joshua and Pop (my beloved dad) from Joshua's 1st birthday and christening on 9/16/06. Pop passed away on January 10, 2009 but he had the joy of knowing and loving Joshua, and delighting in his antics. Joshua had the honor of knowing his Pop, a man with sparkling blue eyes, and a love of all in his life, especially his grandchildren. Joshua knows Pop is in heaven, and knows that Pop worked with big gasoline trucks and big ships. We will be sure Joshua learns more and more about his Pop, and what a wonderful Pop he was to us all.
