That picture was taken just before the final adoption paper came in the mail. It was signed by the judge on July 12, 2006.
The arrival of that paper made life much easier for all of us. I didn't have to worry anymore that Jacob's birthparents could change their minds. I didn't have to worry about passing anymore inspections. According to that paper, Jacob was our son. In my heart, he'd been my son from the instant I saw his face as he was born.
Jacob - you are the best little boy. You are so much more than your daddy or I could have ever thought to ask for. We are so proud of you and we love you more than everything! My sweet boy, I'm so glad we gotcha!
So sweet! I can't believe how much he's grown in three years. I'm so happy that Jacob was brought into your lives; I just know you all needed one another. :) Happy Gotcha Day, everyone!
ReplyDeleteI love GOTCHA DAYS! When I lived in WI, I worked in a home with an autisitc kid. He and his brother were both adopted. I still send them GOTCHA DAY cards ;). Crazy what a piece of paper does, huh? Hope Jacob had a great GOTCHA DAY!
ReplyDeleteHappy Gotcha Day!! Hope you guys had an awesome celebration!
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