We had the privilege of meeting Noah's biological grandparents for the first time this past Thursday night.Communicating through letters and gifts, Tom and Beverly have been more than generous and kind, persevering for years in spite of the closed doors of Noah's adoption. Now that the door is ajar, we have begun communicating more regularly with the ease of the internet.
I would like to say two things about this family: First of all, meeting Tom and Beverly confirmed my sentiments...they are lovely people. Secondly, I wish we had meet years ago. (Open adoption was not legalized through NC adoption agencies until 2002, six years after Noah was born.)
Noah told us after we left, that although he was hesitant beforehand, he was glad he had the opportunity to meet both of them. (Especially when he found out they are avid Panthers fans!)
Tom and Beverly, thank you for taking us out to dinner last week. It truly was a joy to be with you both. We love you guys, and thank you again for staying in touch.
Tom, Noah has considered your regard for David Garrard, and is now a Jaguars' fan as well. ; )
6 comments:
That is great! So glad Noah had a chance to be with them, and for all of you to meet face to face.
Julie that meeting was a dream come true after 11 years. You and Jon have raised a wonderful young man. I can never express how much that meeting meant to me.
Thank you
Tom and Beverly( Mommie Mommie)
He even looks a little like them! wow Noah, that's so cool. Thanks for posting Julz. That was really, really great to read. How would you ever have even hoped for this? It's so good to know that God is in control, over the big and small and He does give us good. That makes me cry tears of hope..
Good stuff!!
He does look like his Grandpa!
This makes me smile. :)
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