Four years ago, Jacob Ezekiel Proctor joined our family. May 14, 2018 was his “Gotcha Day”. It was that day where our little family, along with Jacobs older brother Noah, became whole.
It was the day, after several months of paperwork, that we were able to travel and finally meet our little one!
Our travel to China during this trip had similarities, and differences, to the trip to meet Noah. Similarities included our trip to Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. Differences included a trip to Nanning and a ride on the “bullet train” through some of the most unique mountain terrain I’ve ever seen and wondering through the city of Guangzhou via subway for a “retirement party for one” at an Irish pub called Hooley’s.
While some of the experiences have been incredibly trying, and many more have been incredible blessings, but we couldn’t think of our lives being any different.
We recall him singing familiar lullabies in Mandarin upon arriving home, for comfort we’re sure.
We recall his first visits to family in Colorado and Virginia.
We recall the first pictures, the games, the toys, and stuffed animals he hugged for comfort.
We also recall climbing on the furniture, getting in trouble at school, and continual picking on his brother!
He has been all boy, happy-go-lucky, and a true blessing to the entire family!
Jacob, we realize you are likely the only person who had NO say in this entire process, but thank you for being our son! We love you!