Then and Now

Just over two short months ago we arrived home with Everest. We were scared, we were tired and we were overwhelmed. After our experiences in China we expected the worst, we didn't dare hope for the best. Everest is a completely different child compared to the scared and angry boy he was in China. Everybody could see the spirit underneath his exterior except for Ryan and me. We were just too far in. Now we can breathe a little, we can communicate more and we are happy. We've come along way in a short amount of time. I know that there will be bumps in the road but we are a family now, both on paper and in heart.

Here is a little then and now comparison....

Our first meeting in Beijing

A month later...