tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861698223342956180.post677653066320915401..comments2023-06-26T14:41:31.940-05:00Comments on Layers of Life...: A day of 'firsts"Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13953264748445346381noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861698223342956180.post-37934862706754527752014-06-14T16:46:18.809-05:002014-06-14T16:46:18.809-05:00He is precious beyond words!!!!He is precious beyond words!!!!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514407039834477303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861698223342956180.post-68384978729667608112014-06-14T09:24:04.286-05:002014-06-14T09:24:04.286-05:00So glad for an update! I have thought of you ofte...So glad for an update! I have thought of you often & wondered how things were going now that you're home. I love Jude's smile...it has gotten so big since those first pictures in China! We experienced the staring & pointing (& even touching) while in China since Kemeri has a little hand. Kade finally had enough & actually pointed at some people to get their attention & shook his head "no" to let them know it wasn't right to stare at his sister. :o) She has since had surgery that has changed the appearance & functionality of her hand, but it will always be unique. I love how younger children don't pay any mind to holding her hand or anything else, but as they get older, it's different. I hope that she develops a boldness like your daughter to be matter-of-fact, even as she might have some self-consciousness about it. Our character may be developed through our "flaws" (& we all have one form or another!), but thankfully, our identity is not! Beautiful family, Chris!!Dardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506811940537594798noreply@blogger.com