Joy in the journey

One month ago a little boy entered this world and changed the lives of so many.  Today is an exciting and difficult day.  Today he will join our family as our son.  With our excitement,  there will also be tears.  His birth family loves him with all they have.  His birth mama & daddy, grandparents, uncles/aunts and extended family will hurt today, but we pray they find joy in the journey as well.  You see, this little guy is not losing them. They are an extension of him that will never be replaced or removed.  Our promise to you is that we will love him as much as you do and do our absolute best every single day to be the parents to him that God made us to be.  We will talk about you and pray for you every day. He will know you by name and remain in your lives. This is our promise to you. 
And to this little boy who will now call me mommy.   I love you.  I have loved you from the very second the thought of you joining our lives crossed my heart.   I look forward to seeing you with your big brother and watching you learn and grow, get into dirt, play with bugs (just no snakes, at least don't chase your mama haha) and be the man that God intends you to be.  My promise to you is I will love you no matter what.  I will be the shoulder you cry on and the one cheering you on at your sporting events. I love you sweet boy and welcome to our crazy, fun and amazing family.   We are happy you are here and cannot wait to see where life takes you.  There is so much joy in this journey.   Welcome to it.