This is one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists. Mark Shultz was adopted at two weeks old. (there's that bond again!)
Everything to Me
I must have held your tears
When they took me from your arms
I'm sure I must have heard you say goodbye
Young and so afraid
Had you made a big mistake
Could an ocean even hold the tears you cried
Oh you had dreams for me
And wanted the best for me
And you made the only choice you could that night
And you gave life to me
A brand new world to see
Like playing baseball in the yard with dad at night
Mom reading Goodnight Moon
And praying in my room
So if you worry if your choice was right
When you gave me up
Oh you gave everything to me
And if I saw you on the street
Would you know that it was me
And would your eyes be blue or green like mine
Would we share a warm embrace
Or would you know me in your heart
Or would you smile and let me walk on by
Knowing you had dreams for me
You wanted the best for me
Oh I hope that you'd be proud of who I am
Oh you gave life to me
A chance to find my dreams
And the chance to fall in love
You should have seen her shining face
On our wedding day
Oh is this the dream you had in mind
Oh when you gave me up
You gave everything to me
And when I see you there
Watching from heaven's gate
Into your arms I'm gonna run
And when you look in my eyes
You can see my whole life
See who I was and who I've become
Cuz you gave life to me
A brand new world to see
Like playing baseball with my son late at night
And reading Goodnight Moon
And praying in his room
I'm so grateful that I had this life
When you gave me up
You gave everything to me
Everything to me
Sunday, October 26, 2008
What's up??
It has been a busy week as usual! Although I don't have any pictures to share (I really need to remember to take my camera with me!) I thought I'd jot down a few things that happened this week.
Monday night Jon and I spoke at a Adoption Preparation class at our local hospital. We attended this class in May 2007 and were asked to come back and share our adoption story! The couple that went before us was all over the process, they interrupted each other several times and their timeline was really hard to follow. I was REALLY nervous at first, but as I started talking the words just came to me! We passed around our lifebook and photos of Aliya and our family. It was great! After our presentation several couples asked for our emails and we've heard from one couple already! There's that common bond again. This bond you have with complete strangers because they are going through the exact same thing. I suppose pregnancy and childbirth are the same?
Work has been very slow for me this week, it's the calm before the storm. We are opening our new home November 1st...I'm about to become really busy! But I'm ready for a change!! Jon had inventory this week so he was at work late a few nights this week.
Joel is still amazing. He is defiantly developing that pre-teen attitude! Everything we ask of him is followed by a grunt or eye roll. I do have to admit, he is still really good compared to a lot of kids his age. He could be A LOT worse! School is going well, he excels in Spelling (he didn't get that from me). On Wednesday night we actually had to google his math homework because I had no idea how to help him! He had to add to subtract? What the heck? But after Jon looked it up, it was pretty easy!
Aliya is as cute as ever! She is struggling with a runny nose right now. We don't think she's sick, but there are two little white spots in her top gums. Today she spent most of the day with daddy, but his snuggles weren't quite good enough, she wanted her mama! She is kissing EVERY baby she comes into contact with (and usually makes them cry). Yesterday at Allison's (my niece) 1st birthday party she planted on right on her lips and made her cry. Then William (nephew) came and again, she went right for his face! He got her back and actually made her cry! At church this morning he met a little guy named Isaac...yep! You guessed it! Big wet one right on the kisser and YEP tears instantly! She just looks at them like, "what?" She kisses the mirror, her babydoll, her mommy and pretty much everything else that remotely resembles a face. She is also saying "ut-oh", it's so cute! She's still walking around the furniture with ease, but not standing yet on her own. She's in 12month clothes and size 3 shoes.
We are planning a trip to FL at the end of January! Jon's sister, Holly, is getting married on the 31st so we are packing up and flying down! Aliya and I may go a few days early to get some visiting in with my side of the family and then Jon and Joel would follow. Then after the wedding, the kids and I will fly home and Jon will stay an extra week to help his folks pack up and make the move to Ohio!!!!! These aren't definite plans yet, but this is what we're working on!
I love this time of year! The leaves are BEAUTIFUL around here and I hope to get some good shots of the kids playing in the leaves! Oh, I made homemade crab Rangoon tonight!!!! YUMMY!!!! Thanks Nett for the recipe! I was patting myself on the back all night!
Until next time...
Monday night Jon and I spoke at a Adoption Preparation class at our local hospital. We attended this class in May 2007 and were asked to come back and share our adoption story! The couple that went before us was all over the process, they interrupted each other several times and their timeline was really hard to follow. I was REALLY nervous at first, but as I started talking the words just came to me! We passed around our lifebook and photos of Aliya and our family. It was great! After our presentation several couples asked for our emails and we've heard from one couple already! There's that common bond again. This bond you have with complete strangers because they are going through the exact same thing. I suppose pregnancy and childbirth are the same?
Work has been very slow for me this week, it's the calm before the storm. We are opening our new home November 1st...I'm about to become really busy! But I'm ready for a change!! Jon had inventory this week so he was at work late a few nights this week.
Joel is still amazing. He is defiantly developing that pre-teen attitude! Everything we ask of him is followed by a grunt or eye roll. I do have to admit, he is still really good compared to a lot of kids his age. He could be A LOT worse! School is going well, he excels in Spelling (he didn't get that from me). On Wednesday night we actually had to google his math homework because I had no idea how to help him! He had to add to subtract? What the heck? But after Jon looked it up, it was pretty easy!
Aliya is as cute as ever! She is struggling with a runny nose right now. We don't think she's sick, but there are two little white spots in her top gums. Today she spent most of the day with daddy, but his snuggles weren't quite good enough, she wanted her mama! She is kissing EVERY baby she comes into contact with (and usually makes them cry). Yesterday at Allison's (my niece) 1st birthday party she planted on right on her lips and made her cry. Then William (nephew) came and again, she went right for his face! He got her back and actually made her cry! At church this morning he met a little guy named Isaac...yep! You guessed it! Big wet one right on the kisser and YEP tears instantly! She just looks at them like, "what?" She kisses the mirror, her babydoll, her mommy and pretty much everything else that remotely resembles a face. She is also saying "ut-oh", it's so cute! She's still walking around the furniture with ease, but not standing yet on her own. She's in 12month clothes and size 3 shoes.
We are planning a trip to FL at the end of January! Jon's sister, Holly, is getting married on the 31st so we are packing up and flying down! Aliya and I may go a few days early to get some visiting in with my side of the family and then Jon and Joel would follow. Then after the wedding, the kids and I will fly home and Jon will stay an extra week to help his folks pack up and make the move to Ohio!!!!! These aren't definite plans yet, but this is what we're working on!
I love this time of year! The leaves are BEAUTIFUL around here and I hope to get some good shots of the kids playing in the leaves! Oh, I made homemade crab Rangoon tonight!!!! YUMMY!!!! Thanks Nett for the recipe! I was patting myself on the back all night!
Until next time...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
A few of Joel's party pictures
Last Saturday we had Joel's 10th birthday party at the bowling alley. We gave him the choice between laser tag and bowling, he chose bowling! He invited 10 friends, but due to football, only 8 were able to come.
The morning started out with a surprise visit from Grandma Brenda! She was able to watch Joel open his gifts from her and Grandpa Mike. Grandma Hilgeman stopped by also to give Joel their gift! This is one blessed kid I tell you!
Okay, these pictures are starting from the end, sorry!
Here is Joel and his buddy Jonathan on the way home after the party
Blowing out the candles
Joel and two friends from school (Jack and Trey)
Joel posing with his new football from Jason
His new world record book from Zach E.
The Boys
They all stood up for almost the entire 1 1/2 hours of bowling! They all cheered for each other!
Cousin Jared (Jon sneaking away in the back)
Joel's up
Joel, Jared and Zach S.
The table
Everyone eating
Joel's ice cream cake and bowling pin with all his friend's signatures!!!
The morning started out with a surprise visit from Grandma Brenda! She was able to watch Joel open his gifts from her and Grandpa Mike. Grandma Hilgeman stopped by also to give Joel their gift! This is one blessed kid I tell you!
Okay, these pictures are starting from the end, sorry!
Here is Joel and his buddy Jonathan on the way home after the party
Blowing out the candles
Joel and two friends from school (Jack and Trey)
Joel posing with his new football from Jason
His new world record book from Zach E.
The Boys
They all stood up for almost the entire 1 1/2 hours of bowling! They all cheered for each other!
Cousin Jared (Jon sneaking away in the back)
Joel's up
Joel, Jared and Zach S.
The table
Everyone eating
Joel's ice cream cake and bowling pin with all his friend's signatures!!!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Happy Birthday...a day late!
Happy Birthday Mom!! (Oct 12)
Aliya and I traveled up to mom's yesterday for her birthday! We went to church and then to the Apple butter festival with her! We left early and got home late, sorry this birthday wish is a day late!!
I love you mom!!
Aliya and I traveled up to mom's yesterday for her birthday! We went to church and then to the Apple butter festival with her! We left early and got home late, sorry this birthday wish is a day late!!
I love you mom!!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Quick Update
Hey all!
I don't have any new pictures to share right now, but I wanted to send out a quick update on how the Bergstrom's are doing:
*Aliya is crawling EVERYWHERE and is into EVERYTHING! She pulls herself up to stand and walks around the furnature.
*Joel is still loving football. He suffered a foot/ancle injury a few weeks ago, and had to sit out a game, but is back in his cleats and doing great!
*I am officially transfered to a new home that is to open up in about 15 days. My position is changing (I'm meeting with my boss tomorrow).
*Jon is shooting a wedding this weekend.
*Aliya still has just two teeth, but uses them well! She is eating everything we eat now and is doing great with her sippy cup.
*Joel had school pictures today!
*We have just 9 days until our 5th anniversery!
*Aliya is "talking" up a storm, she keeps saying "Bob", I've decided Bob is her friend in the mirror.
*Joel will be 10 on the 18th, he's having his birthday party at the bowling alley this year!
*Jon is still volunteering with the 4 and 5 year olds at church
*I am still in the infant room and loving it!
*Aliya waves at everyone she sees
*Joel no longer lets me kiss him good bye at school (I get a side hug now...sniff)
*Aliya loves her new baby sitter and is doing great there!
*Joel is making his own breakfasts and packs his own lunch
*Aliya loves her big brother
*Joel loves his little sister
*I am blessed to have two of the greatest kids in the world!
*Jon is blessed to have the best wife in the world!
I don't have any new pictures to share right now, but I wanted to send out a quick update on how the Bergstrom's are doing:
*Aliya is crawling EVERYWHERE and is into EVERYTHING! She pulls herself up to stand and walks around the furnature.
*Joel is still loving football. He suffered a foot/ancle injury a few weeks ago, and had to sit out a game, but is back in his cleats and doing great!
*I am officially transfered to a new home that is to open up in about 15 days. My position is changing (I'm meeting with my boss tomorrow).
*Jon is shooting a wedding this weekend.
*Aliya still has just two teeth, but uses them well! She is eating everything we eat now and is doing great with her sippy cup.
*Joel had school pictures today!
*We have just 9 days until our 5th anniversery!
*Aliya is "talking" up a storm, she keeps saying "Bob", I've decided Bob is her friend in the mirror.
*Joel will be 10 on the 18th, he's having his birthday party at the bowling alley this year!
*Jon is still volunteering with the 4 and 5 year olds at church
*I am still in the infant room and loving it!
*Aliya waves at everyone she sees
*Joel no longer lets me kiss him good bye at school (I get a side hug now...sniff)
*Aliya loves her new baby sitter and is doing great there!
*Joel is making his own breakfasts and packs his own lunch
*Aliya loves her big brother
*Joel loves his little sister
*I am blessed to have two of the greatest kids in the world!
*Jon is blessed to have the best wife in the world!
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