A few months ago we heard about Tomoyuki possibly coming to Ai no Kesshin for placement. Sarah already had one little boy with Down Syndrome she was fostering who was waiting to have heart surgery. God has heard our prayers regarding the Down Syndrome children of Japan not being placed in orphanages, at least for two most recently. Well it took a few months before Tomoyuki's family could make up their mind to place him for adoption. Please pray for his family as they grieve terribly over his little life. Through a course of events, God revealed to us that we should adopt Tomoyuki. We were very surprised by this opportunity and very excited. He was only in foster care for 8 days. So those of you who wrote and said, "Did I miss something?", NO you didn't, we just dit not have time to inform anyone before bringing him home. He is such a sweet baby boy. Although he has Down Syndrome, he is so healthy. He possibly has some hearing loss, not sure to what extent. For now it is convenient, the kids don't have to be quiet when he is sleeping, ha ha. We will do further testing soon. Pray that God will restore what loss he may have.
Everyone that accompanied Sarah at the airport to give me Tomoyuki. Ako, Co-Director of Ai no Kesshin, (beside me) is Emma (Ako's Daughter) Aya, Hannah and Maddi (a few of Sarah's children) then in the stroller is Jotanabe "Jo", on his way to his new family in Chattanooga TN. I am still laughing at what the people in the airport must have thought as they witnessed this scene. Up walks this American lady with all these Japanese children, passes one to another American lady, laughter and tears commense, we sit for just a moment exchanging paperwork and filled my suitcase with Tomoyuki's things. Scrambled to keep on schedule to get Sarah on her flight with Jo to America. Then there off, blowings kisses and saying "I love You's" heading up a near by excellator, then in a moment they ALL return as they were headed the wrong way, then once again the "I love You's" and blowing of kisses. Then I head to the restroom to get Tomoyuki in a front pack, then over to get my boarding pass and head to my departure gate. Isn't life great and isn't God even Greater.
Bethany couldn't wait to get her hands on him and hold him. He is quite a hand full and a little floppy. She has given him more bottles than we have. She is a great BIG SISTER.
Tom has sure got his lap full. Tomoyuki can't figure out what Juda thinks is so funny. He says, "Maybe it is my hair dooooo!"
Not sure if he is signing "Thank You" or being the ever so polite Japanese and covering his mouth when he laughs?????
He loves to smile and laugh. What a joy and treat he has been in just a short time. We are in for some fun.
Tomoyuki just fit right into the family as if he'd been here all along. Bethany has taken on the role as the Big Sister with a Baby Brother. Juda has taken the role as.......well, he is just Juda, keeps us laughing. He laughed so hard at Tomoyuki knodding his head up and down. Juda would laugh and Tomoyuki would knod again and again. Oh my goodness, what lies ahead.......alot of laughter that is for sure. Hey, we're always ready for a good laugh!!!!!!
A few months ago we heard about Tomoyuki possibly coming to Ai no Kesshin for placement. Sarah already had one little boy with Down Syndrome she was fostering who was waiting to have heart surgery. God has heard our prayers regarding the Down Syndrome children of Japan not being placed in orphanages, at least for two most recently. Well it took a few months before Tomoyuki's family could make up their mind to place him for adoption. Please pray for his family as they grieve terribly over his little life. Through a course of events, God revealed to us that we should adopt Tomoyuki. We were very surprised by this opportunity and very excited. He was only in foster care for 8 days. So those of you who wrote and said, "Did I miss something?", NO you didn't, we just dit not have time to inform anyone before bringing him home. He is such a sweet baby boy. Although he has Down Syndrome, he is so healthy. He possibly has some hearing loss, not sure to what extent. For now it is convenient, the kids don't have to be quiet when he is sleeping, ha ha. We will do further testing soon. Pray that God will restore what loss he may have.
Everyone that accompanied Sarah at the airport to give me Tomoyuki. Ako, Co-Director of Ai no Kesshin, (beside me) is Emma (Ako's Daughter) Aya, Hannah and Maddi (a few of Sarah's children) then in the stroller is Jotanabe "Jo", on his way to his new family in Chattanooga TN. I am still laughing at what the people in the airport must have thought as they witnessed this scene. Up walks this American lady with all these Japanese children, passes one to another American lady, laughter and tears commense, we sit for just a moment exchanging paperwork and filled my suitcase with Tomoyuki's things. Scrambled to keep on schedule to get Sarah on her flight with Jo to America. Then there off, blowings kisses and saying "I love You's" heading up a near by excellator, then in a moment they ALL return as they were headed the wrong way, then once again the "I love You's" and blowing of kisses. Then I head to the restroom to get Tomoyuki in a front pack, then over to get my boarding pass and head to my departure gate. Isn't life great and isn't God even Greater.
Bethany couldn't wait to get her hands on him and hold him. He is quite a hand full and a little floppy. She has given him more bottles than we have. She is a great BIG SISTER.
Tom has sure got his lap full. Tomoyuki can't figure out what Juda thinks is so funny. He says, "Maybe it is my hair dooooo!"
Not sure if he is signing "Thank You" or being the ever so polite Japanese and covering his mouth when he laughs?????
He loves to smile and laugh. What a joy and treat he has been in just a short time. We are in for some fun.
Tomoyuki just fit right into the family as if he'd been here all along. Bethany has taken on the role as the Big Sister with a Baby Brother. Juda has taken the role as.......well, he is just Juda, keeps us laughing. He laughed so hard at Tomoyuki knodding his head up and down. Juda would laugh and Tomoyuki would knod again and again. Oh my goodness, what lies ahead.......alot of laughter that is for sure. Hey, we're always ready for a good laugh!!!!!!
3 comments:
So will Tomoyuki be called "Tom"?
Hello Smith's...wow! how much fun you guys have? I can't wait to hear about all the new adventures of the Smith's Love this blog thing, it's a great way to keep in touch! Love you all.....Brenda K =)
Hello everyone!!!!
I am soooooo excited for you guys! Everybody looks so great!
Thank you so much for the pictures. I love you all!
Marie
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