Birthday boy

I recall vivdly the early morning call from Hayden's birthfather saying it's time.
Wow...5 years ago in some ways seems so long ago & other ways just a blink of the eye has past.
While we have had out ups & downs in these last five years with Hayden's health, we are incredibly blessed to be his parents.

The one thing that sticks out in my mind from five years ago was the time that we were able to spend with Hayden's birthparents....that was such a blessing.  After the official placement on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, Tim & I were fortunate to spend about a week off & on with Hayden's birthparents.
The day that we left Lubbock, was an emotional day for me. Tim was flying home to Virginia & I was going to spend the remaining time required awaiting ICPC at Honey's (my grandma).
All the emotions of being blessed with a second child hit me full force that day as I was awaiting my flight, I was panicked about not making my next flight, flying alone w/ Hayden as a 7 day old, Tim making his fights, out phones not working right......I sat in the bathroom & cried.
Gradually, each of my fears were washed away, Tim made his flights, our phones were working again, I managed my connecting flight & I was trust God in many ways those days apart from my family.

I've learned through out Hayden's short life that our trust in God & our family unit would become stronger each passing year.
We have learned to manage his speech delays, sensory issues, seizures & autism.
Some days are better than others, some days are pure torture for various reason.....but without a doubt our faith pulls us through the rough patches & we rejoice when we have good days.

So today we celebrated Hayden's 5th birthday. Our ride with Hayden has been a wild ride....but we are truly blessed to have him as our son, we love him so much....his eyes will melt your soul & thankfully is so loving.  Hayden has led us along a road full of amazing teachers, therapist & we have made some wonderful  friends along the way. We love you Hayden & the gift your birthparents blessed upon us.  Happy Birthday Beautiful Brown-eye Boy!!!