Xander came into our lives with so much joy! Unlike all of our other adoptions, there really was no transition period. When we walked into the room where he was waiting for us in Zhejiang, China, he threw his arms up for a hug and yelled out, "Mama! Baba!" And that was it. He was ours. Completely and 100% committed to us. And us to him. And what an amazing young man he has become. As we were on that adoption trip with several other families, Christi and I just kept telling each other that we had won the jackpot. This little guy had charisma and an infectious exuberance and love and smiles and just glowed. We told each other that we had a future student body president on our hands. Sure enough, Xander was just voted to Student Council for his sophomore year.
Xander has become my buddy, joining me on so many fun adventures or watching shows together or playing H-O-R-S-E in the backyard. He has become a chef extraordinaire. You should try his fancy trout or his onion rings and fried pickles! He is so aware of his family members and ready to serve them as he sees needs arise. Xander is such an amazing part of our family. We are SO grateful to have him!
-Jer
Our first pictures of Xander:
Meeting him for the first time:)
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Sibling love
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Started with this...
Created this...
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Dragonfly Canyon
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| Top of the first 200 foot rappel in Moonflower |
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Just a bit nervous...
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Birch Hollow
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Yes your son looks not where he is but where he is going.
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phil 3:13-14 AMP
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
What a fantastic post! I am so lucky to have you for a nephew! I love the Patriots video...very clever. Congrats on making it to student council!
ReplyDeleteXander is truly the greatest! Love his pizzaz! And those old photos of Taylor and Parker as little boys at Canyonland,etc., really brought back some pleasant memories. Thank you, Jeremy, for including me in all those annual camping adventures with you and my grandsons! Love, Grandpa Green
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