Jonathon Blossoming

Mike, Ellen, Jonathon, Rachel and Drew.

Do you know what this photo represents to me?

God's love.

God's call.

A free-fall leap of faith.

Jonathon -- set apart, special, inspiring.

Jonathon -- healed and transformed.

Jonathon -- three years of memories.

Unity of believers.

Mike & Ellen's faith and kindness.

Completion, hope and expectation.

The mission of Butterfly Home accomplished.

(and a lot more!)

It was a priceless gift from Mike & Ellen, to be welcomed into their home, to be with Jonathon again, to experience first-hand their family life. They have been great about sharing Jon's pictures and stories with us.

Let's reminisce with a handful of photos from our first days with Jonathon in 2011, so you can see how much he has grown. (I love to see these pictures -- we miss him here.)

And now, see how Jonathon has blossomed!

Preschool, gymnastics, therapy, playing at home, being silly and affectionate -- his life is abundant.

The very best thing about Jonathon's life now is that he is totally loved and accepted, secure, and treasured as a precious blessing.

Jonathon's birthday is coming up in May, and his Gotcha Day/Homecoming Day in June. 

In this season we celebrate his life and what a magnificent person he is.

Thank you for being an indispensable part of Jonathon's journey, carrying him along in prayer.

 counting the graces

thank you Father for

inspiring Drew, and good changes at work

children at the piano

lessons from Exodus, Deuteronomy -- to trust and not to grumble, knowing you are leading and providing

exemplary sisters who spur me on

persistent hope

fun out on the town with Titus in the afternoon -- piano shop, DQ, guitar shop

sticking together with Drew

gingko buds