Five years ago this week we were in Guatemala finalizing Gustavo's adoption. It had been a wild 6 months since receiving his referral. The trip felt surreal. It was the week before Christmas and Mark and I were hanging out in sunny 80 degree weather preparing to bring home our son who we feared would quite possibly never join our family.
Gustavo loves the story of his homecoming. He particularly loves one part of the story. My parents brought Zack, Katie and Marco to the airport to greet the newest family member. After the initial hugs and kisses we headed to baggage claim. Marco was sitting in his stroller and my mother knelt down with Gustavo in her arms. As she was allowing the new brothers to get to know one another Marco reached out and "tweaked" (grabbed) Gustavo's nose. It was as if Marco was saying "welcome to the family Gustavo...just realize I am the older brother!"
On December 18, 2003 Gustavo Adolfo arrived in Ohio and our family has never been the same. According to his foster family Gustavo started giggling at ten days old. We totally believe it! He has a zest for life like no other.
We are so thankful for the past 5 years...and can't imagine what the future holds! Enjoy the video tribute to the boy we honor this week. :)
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What a great video! What a great kid! I can't believe I get to be home with you guys in just over a week--can't wait to see you all.
Tell Marco, Gus, and Ana they better be ready for lots of hugs and for rolling around on the floor tickling sessions, because I am bringing them on!
Marco, Gus, and Ana Lucia have a message for Uncle Doug:
"Bring it on mister...we are so ready for the famous Uncle Doug!!!"
They'll have the family room floored cleared and ready for action. ;)
Happy Homecoming Day, Gustavo!
Love,
The Brown's
I remember the day of his coming home so well. As we waited for you to come down the walkway in the airport we could barely stand it! Instead of the delivery room, we fell in love with our new grandson in the airport. It's as if time stood still and there wasn't another person around. He continues to be such a joy, even if he does curl up with me and whisper to me that I am old! Only a beloved grandchild could get by with that and get me to agree with him.
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