• Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • PR/Media/Contact

Truemag

Truemag

MENU
  • Hot Topics
      • Totally Weird Amazing and Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas

        Totally Weird Amazing and Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas

        June 2, 2017
        Father’s Day can sometimes be the hardest shopping season of the year. I know it definitely is for me. If you want to change it up for dad come his big day, …
      • 17 Best Beauty Products for Travel

        17 Best Beauty Products for Travel

        May 10, 2017
        I love traveling, but the packing and general logistics can get extremely exhausting. However, that doesn’t stop me from being in constant motion. For example, this year I was only “home” for a total …
      • Unique Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

        Unique Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

        May 8, 2017
        Gone are the days of the “Worlds Best Mom” mugs. There is a new generation of mothers who are redefining how we think of motherhood. This is by no means a knock at …
      • Video: 123 Organic Tequila and Specialty Cocktail Recipes

        Video: 123 Organic Tequila and Specialty Cocktail Recipes

        May 1, 2017
        I love tequila, which is one of the many reasons I never take my job for granted. I have had the privilege of working with some of the leading experts on the topic, like David …
  • Family
      • How to Adjust to Being a New Parent

        How to Adjust to Being a New Parent

        March 23, 2018
        It’s amazing how something so small can cause changes that are so big. Adjusting to being a new parent isn’t a small task. Though some may adjust easier than others, the adjustment …
      • Tips and Tricks for RVing With Kids

        Tips and Tricks for RVing With Kids

        February 22, 2018
        Cultivating an admiration for nature within your kids can provide them with lifelong skills as well as a better understanding and respect for their surroundings. There is also something to be said …
      • 5 Gift Buying Ideas For Dad

        5 Gift Buying Ideas For Dad

        February 22, 2018
        “If you’re gonna make it awkward,” my words were sharpened darts as my eyes drew bullseyes on the present, “I’ll just keep it and never use it and silently hate it’s dusty …
      • Help Your Children Steer Their Own Career Ships

        Help Your Children Steer Their Own Career Ships

        February 12, 2018
        It’s never too early to start thinking about your career. In fact, many children in early elementary have already made a decision. When asking “what do you want to be when you …
  • Travel
      • Tips and Tricks for RVing With Kids

        Tips and Tricks for RVing With Kids

        February 22, 2018
        Cultivating an admiration for nature within your kids can provide them with lifelong skills as well as a better understanding and respect for their surroundings. There is also something to be said …
      • How to Plan a Babymoon

        How to Plan a Babymoon

        January 18, 2018
        For months you’ve been thinking about diapers, strollers, cribs, onesies, feeding, sleeping, crying, spit-up, lullabies, and names. You’ve thought about stretch marks, taken folic acid and applied cocoa butter and coconut oil …
      • 5 of the Coolest European Cities You Have to Visit

        5 of the Coolest European Cities You Have to Visit

        July 19, 2017
        There’s something about summer… As soon as the sun comes out, we all start itching to grab our passports and explore somewhere new. But, with so many amazing places across the globe …
      • 17 Best Beauty Products for Travel

        17 Best Beauty Products for Travel

        May 10, 2017
        I love traveling, but the packing and general logistics can get extremely exhausting. However, that doesn’t stop me from being in constant motion. For example, this year I was only “home” for a total …
  • Video
      • Should we be offended by Fergie’s new ‘M.I.L.F. $’ video?

        Should we be offended by Fergie’s new ‘M.I.L.F. $’ video?

        July 5, 2016
        Fergie recently released her much-anticipated new video featuring several celebrity moms. The hit song and video have gone viral, but the tongue-and-cheek visuals have enraged many people on the internet (surprise, surprise). When I first …
      • Video: This biker gang helps survivors of child abuse find their voice

        Video: This biker gang helps survivors of child abuse find their voice

        April 9, 2016
        Bikers Against Child Abuse is an organization of lifelong bikers who serve as support and allies for survivors of child abuse. They have grown internationally and work with local authorities. When a …
      • Mom heckles comedian over parenting jokes and doesn’t stand a chance against him

        Mom heckles comedian over parenting jokes and doesn’t stand a chance against him

        March 30, 2016
        When you go to a comedy show it’s highly likely something is going to offend you. Most people will either laugh at themselves or let it go and enjoy the rest of …
      • Designer sends out birth cards printed with breastmilk

        Designer sends out birth cards printed with breastmilk

        March 29, 2016
        Dutch photographer/designer Nichon Glerum wanted to do something extra special for her son’s birth announcements. She decided to send out birth cards using the ancient technique of invisible ink. This technique, that many …
  • Contact
  • Shop
Home > Samuel’s Adoption Homecoming Day

Samuel’s Adoption Homecoming Day

Written by:  Jamie Lynne

IMG_1863

Samuel came home three years ago today. Looking back, it was a strange day full of a lot of emotions. There was the anticipation of his arrival which of course was exciting (a new family member is coming home!), but, even so, there was a lot of fear. Brian and I felt fear and, of course, Samuel did, too. He met me three years ago today. I always try to put myself in his place and it makes me incredibly sad._W2P3064

 

Oddly enough, the transition home was really smooth. I think a big part of it had to do with having Aram. They were the exact same size and inseparable from the moment Samuel arrived home. It was interesting to see how language didn’t matter a bit. They were able to communicate to each other exactly what they felt or wanted.

However, this day, three years ago, with all of it’s uncertainty, made me feel unsure of the future of our family. Would he ever be happy? Would he ever accept us? Would we have a close-knit family or would we be looked at always as the strangers (or worse) that I felt we were in that _MG_7558moment?

With all that being said, we want to honor this day and what it represents.  I see the beauty of this day, but it is also a day of mixed feelings, and maybe when Samuel is older he’ll want today to be a day of celebration, but right now we treat this day with a gentle respect. I look at where we were 3 years ago, and then I peak over this computer screen to see my children snuggled up in our bed with my husband discussing the fun day ahead of them, and I think of the journey taken in three short years: the separation, the reunification, the relationships, the celebrations, and even embracing the heartache- That is what we want to reflect on today.

Nov 11, 2013Jamie Lynne
Finding a Unique Gift for Your SpouseMilitary Family Reunion Courtesy of the USO: Veteran's Day $5 Challenge
You Might Also Like
 
Love Liberates, Birth Mother Quotes and Inspiration
 
“Blended”- Photographer Beautifully Documents Transracial Adoption of Nephew
Comments: 8
  1. Brenda
    November 11, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Happy home-iversary! How does Samuel feel about this day? Does he recognize it? Or is it just another day to him?

    ReplyCancel
  2. LittleOwlCrunchyMomma
    November 11, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Beautiful. <3 Thank you for sharing a bit of your heart with us on this day. Blessings to your family.

    ReplyCancel
  3. Allie Ferguson
    November 11, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Beautiful post. As a prospective adoptive parent in the waiting phase, I’m so very interested in reading about others’ experiences with adoption. It seems like you have had a very positive one! We are open to any race or gender so we are really not sure what is in store for us but are thrilled with the possibilities.

    Thank you for sharing your story!

    http://adoptingcharlie.com

    ReplyCancel
  4. Zoe - SlowMama
    November 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Lovely post — and I so get it. And can it really be three years? Amazing. It’s incredible what time and attachment and healing can bring. Doesn’t take away the sad parts, of course. I struggled with celebrating their homecoming day or not, and we decided to do it in a simple way and it was good.

    ReplyCancel
  5. Terran
    November 11, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I love your honestly and sincerity when it comes to your family. It’s so evident how much you all love each other and that none of your fears came true. Happy Adoption Day Samuel!

    ReplyCancel
  6. Philip J Reed
    November 12, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Great post Jamie. I always come away from reading your writing feeling warm. You have a wonderful family, and while you’re fortunate to have that, they’re just as fortunate to have you.

    All the best to you and Samuel and the rest of your loved ones!

    ReplyCancel
  7. LMK
    November 15, 2013 at 9:58 am

    Beautiful post! My daughter is from China and after reading some of the posts on your website, that I forget that my family is transracial! And when I see families that look alike, I think, “Wow! Isn’t that odd!” 🙂

    ReplyCancel
  8. Catherine Carson-Vandiver
    November 29, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Just discovering your blog as I am moving away from my traditional blog to doing a blog about middle-aged mom life. And we’re transracial, too. 🙂 Love the warmth that flows from your posts. Is it ok if I share a link to your blog on my Facebook page? – Thanks in advance! – CCV

    ReplyCancel

Leave a Reply to LittleOwlCrunchyMomma Cancel reply

Check Out

Up to 75% off baby and kids promo codes.

Interview Requests
Please contact Monica at IANTBBlog@gmail.com
Affiliate Links

IAmNotTheBabysitter.com features Affiliate links to certain products and promos featured on the site.

Would you like to to bypass the affiliate links? You most definitely can! Simply enter the brand url instead of clicking through our site, although we would appreciate it if you would!

Partner with IANtB
Contact Monica at IANTBBlog@gmail.com
2017 © I Am Not the Babysitter