Wow, it’s been two years – two very happy, busy, fun, emotional, exciting, tiring, but-worth-every-bit-of-it years! Harrison is such a blessing to us – and I’m sure every parent feels lucky to have their children, but I feel such an appreciation to God for the way in which he gave me my son! My journey to Harrison was a five-year-long marathon. God slowly molded me and, at times, painfully chipped away the unwanted pieces of my life that only my Designer would know should not be there. He carefully created in me a heart that was fully submissive to His will, and then reached down from Heaven to save my son (TWICE) from the abortion clinic…he saved the precious baby, but he wasn’t finished. God designed Harrison to be a Gray, from his conception God knew where this child was to be placed! Although Harrison’s adoption was not smooth sailing, God protected him, and gave Harrison’s birth-mother a wisdom and peace that passes all understanding!
As I’m sure you can tell, this week brings back a tsunami of emotions in me that are so real! But, in true “Heidi” fashion, regardless of emotion we PARTY when it comes to birthdays! So here are the pictures of our time at the Splash Pad!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! *yelling their heads off*
Getting read for some grub!
Friends and Family at the Party!
Hannah
Nathaniel and Xavier
A gaggle of party-ers!
Colton
PRESENTS **we didn't get very many pictures of the present opening because we had lots of helpers, who also created (what can only be described as a) mosh-pit around the presents!
Harrison has VERY generous friends - and had lots of wonderful gifts to open!
CAKE!! – No birthday party is complete without it!
I was pretty much covered in icing by the end of the day!
DIVING into his cupcake!
Almost done!
The aftermath (and the reason I was covered in icing)!
I have to end by saying Thank You! Thank you for your prayers two years ago, I am even more appreciative of them today than ever before, and I will never forget that it was your prayers that bombarded heaven on my behalf! What a humbling thought! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you also for being a part of my son’s life, although I gag a little saying “It takes a Village”, it definitely takes a group of Godly people to come along-side a child to teach him to grow into a Godly man, and it is you who are doing that for Him – again, I’m humbled! I’m so thankful for each one of you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRISON!
The parting is not over – we’ve still got “Gotcha Day” so keep checking back for more party updates!! Whoo hoo!
So glad that this little guy is part of our lives. You are right, Heidi: the Lord knew his name before he was conceived and it was GRAY! We love him SO MUCH and are so grateful for the amazing lessons in prayer and faithfulness that the Lord taught us through Harrison. He is the most precious thing! (And I love that he’s such a water baby— it is stinkin’ adorable).
By: Aunt Erin and Uncle Jared on June 5, 2010
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So hard to believe that 2 years have passed already! I remember prayers and tears on your behalf 2 years ago. How blessed you are to have Harrison and how blessed Harrison is to have you and Michael! How great is our God!!!
By: Julie on June 5, 2010
at 1:34 am
Beautiful post. Brought tears to my eyes….and your son is such an adorable child.
By: Sarah on November 6, 2010
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