74 Days

Posted on by Stephanie Karp
 
This video came as a result of my worrying that Major would not remember us after 74 days apart.
It includes photos and video of the first moments together after our separation. I would have posted
sooner but I had audio copyright issues and only edited the video today to correct this.
 
Seeing this video again today made me cry for all that Major endured. I can see the bruises on his face
from frequent falls likely and the scratch marks that were self inflicted results of his frustration. He looks
wide eyed and unsure. Though happy to see us and definitely comfortable, he was also wary and
reluctant as if he didn’t know what to make of our return.
 
I don’t remember this little boy. But I want to. And need to. To remember and honor his beginnings
will only make his triumphs, big and small, that much more remarkable. It makes me so happy for where
we stand now, two weeks home and almost one month after this video was taken. So much more to grow
and learn from, but amazingly, so much accomplished … emotionally, physically, lovingly. Simultaneously
it breaks my heart for those left behind. There are a few children at the end of this video here from Major’s
group … and I think of where they would be now with just a little love and one on one attention. I hope
they get it soon …
 
 

10 thoughts on “74 Days”

  1. Been following your blog and so glad that you are home with yur son. We adopted our son at 26months from Shymkent in Aug. 05, and when they brought him to us when we returned on the second trip he literally jumped from the cargivers arms into mine and didn't let go, so watching your video brought so many memories back. What a great video, thanks for sharing. He is now 6 and a very happy, loving guy. We have one bio daughter who was 10 at the time of his adoption. Toni

  2. Been following your blog and so glad that you are home with yur son. We adopted our son at 26months from Shymkent in Aug. 05, and when they brought him to us when we returned on the second trip he literally jumped from the cargivers arms into mine and didn't let go, so watching your video brought so many memories back. What a great video, thanks for sharing. He is now 6 and a very happy, loving guy. We have one bio daughter who was 10 at the time of his adoption. Toni

  3. Been following your blog and so glad that you are home with yur son. We adopted our son at 26months from Shymkent in Aug. 05, and when they brought him to us when we returned on the second trip he literally jumped from the cargivers arms into mine and didn't let go, so watching your video brought so many memories back. What a great video, thanks for sharing. He is now 6 and a very happy, loving guy. We have one bio daughter who was 10 at the time of his adoption. Toni

  4. Hello Steph and family and big Welcome Home to Major! So glad to hear you're all home and well and safe and together at last!
    The video is gorgeous and that song is beautiful! Again it's wonderful for us to see the music room at the BH, brings back all sorts of emotions!
    And wow the moment when you're finally allowed to see the children eating lunch – we felt so priviledged to share the moment, and yet so sad for the other children.
    Thank you again for sharing your journey, I'm very glad to have walked a few steps 'with you', to share the Almaty bond!
    So so happy for all of you!
    Nicole

  5. Hello Steph and family and big Welcome Home to Major! So glad to hear you're all home and well and safe and together at last!
    The video is gorgeous and that song is beautiful! Again it's wonderful for us to see the music room at the BH, brings back all sorts of emotions!
    And wow the moment when you're finally allowed to see the children eating lunch – we felt so priviledged to share the moment, and yet so sad for the other children.
    Thank you again for sharing your journey, I'm very glad to have walked a few steps 'with you', to share the Almaty bond!
    So so happy for all of you!
    Nicole

  6. Hello Steph and family and big Welcome Home to Major! So glad to hear you're all home and well and safe and together at last!
    The video is gorgeous and that song is beautiful! Again it's wonderful for us to see the music room at the BH, brings back all sorts of emotions!
    And wow the moment when you're finally allowed to see the children eating lunch – we felt so priviledged to share the moment, and yet so sad for the other children.
    Thank you again for sharing your journey, I'm very glad to have walked a few steps 'with you', to share the Almaty bond!
    So so happy for all of you!
    Nicole

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