This is a letter to our son Major as part of the world wide campaign addressing the very sad situation of Artyem Saviliev’s abandonment and supporting the continuation of intercountry adoption. The “Tell the Truth” campaign is a way of relating successful stories of adoption. Ours is only one of many too often unsung successful stories of love and hope.
Dear Major —
Many years ago I had a dream of becoming a Mommy to a little boy who needed one. All these years later, I can see now how all the twisted roads led right to you. You are more beautiful than I could have imagined and more loving than I could have hoped at just three weeks home with gentle kisses to me when you wake up in the morning and hugs and pats. You are learning about your world and surely get overstimulated a bit and it shows … but hopping into the carrier with Mommy always calms you down and you bury your nose into me. Together, we are navigating this path well, that of being mommy and son. We learn day by day and we get better day by day. Your big sisters adore you more than I could imagine. Your Daddy is so happy to have you as our little boy. As for me, I feel that a missing part of me had been found when you became a part of our family.
I followed my heart literally halfway around the world to find you. It was the journey of a lifetime. I want you to always know how very LOVED you are, how DESIRED you are, how SPECIAL you are, how WANTED, how much I feel that we belong together. You were the little baby boy I dreamed about when I was 10 years old. You are the chubby cheeked little boy I dreamed about a few years ago when thoughts of adoption would not leave me. You were born when we were getting ready in earnest to begin the adoption process. Is there any wonder in that? You are absolutely, unequivocally the son that is meant for our family and I hope you feel this with all of your heart. I think that by how much you respond to Mommy and Daddy that you know we are here with you, that we are yours forever. We always will be.
You are a gift and will change my world … you already have. Major Jonathan, did you know your name translates to Great Gift from God? You are one of our three greatest gifts from God and we cherish your presence in our lives. How blessed beyond measure we are to be your family and for you to be ours.
Grow old along with me … the best is yet to be!
Love, Mommy
Brings tears to my eyes! Beautiful!
What a beautiful family, and a heartfelt letter. We feel the same about our son adopted at 26 months now 6. Can't imagine our lives without him.
Toni from CA
So beautiful and heartfelt and ah yes, he is a gorgeous little man, through & through. I'm loving the new happy photos of your radiant family!
Such a tragedy for that young Russian boy ~ unacceptable to those of us who followed their hearts and were granted the incredible gift & blessings of these beautiful children.
I too just wrote about Lauren as this month marks 7 years since we journied to Kaz. to find her….or perhaps she truly found us. Such a poignant month for us and I didn't even realize this campaign was underway. I wrote Her Story last year and this year plan to celebrate both her, Kazakhstan and the family she helped to create in new ways….I'm so glad for the timing of this all and I thank you for sharing your truths with us all.
Lisa
http://www.destination-taiwan.blogspot.com
Toni, if you ever get this message, would love to talk to you about your toddler adoption since the age you adopted your child is close to Major's. You can email me at [email protected]. THANK YOU!
Jen, thanks for the inspiration to write the TRUTH. ANd Lisa, i look forward to reading yours now.
Steph..
made me cry!! incredible!!
Major is a sweetheart… so thrilled for you!