For those who have adopted, gotcha day has a special meaning in their family. As I look back five years ago today, I was very pregnant with Kathryn, due any day, we were surrounded by family and friends and our children. This is a day that has been branded into my memory and I will forever cherish. It just so happened that it was National Adoption Day, November 21, 2014.
Every year, on Gotcha Day, I ask Jensen what happened on this day. He always says that it was the day he “officially became a Grasham”. Each year we let him pick the meal for dinner and we have cupcakes. We talk about what happened on that day and how thankful we are for mama Brittney and the sacrifice she made choosing us to love and care for Jensen when she could not provide.
I’m so thankful for adoption, I never knew what kind of love I could have for a child outside of my flesh. I love Jensen just as I do my other children and I can’t imagine my life without him.
Jensen is filled with beat boxing, laughter, jokes, compassion, a sensitive spirit, and is gifted at befriending anyone. I love you Jensen, you make mama so happy, blessed and proud of who you are!
