Friday, August 20, 2010

Referral Day

A year ago today, I was sitting at lunch with two of the women I work with eating tacos and not feeling very well. I had a headache and was tired and just not feeling great. My phone rang and I saw the CO area code. When I answered, my case worker told me she had a referral for me but I needed to know that he was a little older (14 mos) and I should decide if I even wanted to see his picture. Patty had her new iphone with her and after telling Allison 'yes, I want to see his picture!' she sent it to Patty's phone so we could all see. I remember staring at his beautiful picture and wishing I was near my computer so I could see it full size. We quickly paid for our lunch and left so I could call my parents and rush back to school to see the pictures and get the rest of the information. The rest....is history. :)

Then:






and now:






12 comments:

  1. Oh, Ruthanne! I would have just melted at that picture, too! Both your boys are just beautiful, I meant handsome! No, that's not true, I really mean beautiful. They can be handsome in a few more years. :) Congratulations on your anniversary happy day!

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  2. Cannot believe how much he has grown! We are so glad to be part of his life (and yours and Andrew!)

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  3. Happy referralversary!!! So glad we got to meet that sweet boy (and his equally awesome big brother and mom)!!!

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  4. Awww... I love this story. Happy referral-versary to the Fochts!

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  5. A beautiful day indeed =) One lucky boy to have a great Mom like you!

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  6. Happy Referral Day!!! What a great story and what a little sweetie he was in his referral photos! I have pics of Isaac in those very same blue footie jammies!!! LOVE IT!!!

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  7. Oh, happy day! SO glad he is in your family-what a beautiful boy!

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  8. Awesome!! He is just the most handsome little man!

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  9. I remember that lunch as if it were yesterday! I was thrilled to be a witness to that moment when you first "met" Daniel. It was fun to have lunch together again today and to celebrate all that has transpired in the last year. Happy anniversary and God bless you, Andrew and Daniel!

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  10. Yepp, brought tears to my eyes!! Happy referral day!!
    Hanna

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  11. Oh my Ruthanne! I hopped over here after you comment that our boys look alike and they do! Wow! Baby A is from Mekele.

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