Happy Father's Day

It is the eve of Father's day here in the US and Tuesday is Father's Day in Guatemala. I just wanted to say how much I love and appreciate the men who have loved and still love my son.

Popi Carlos: you took Bug in and gave him family. even before I knew Bug and had his referral, i was praying for you. I prayed over and over that God would give Bug a strong man to be an influence and guide in his life. I prayed even harder after I had Bug's referral. Through the months of waiting, I prayed that for you to have strength, to be covered in God's grace through the journey. I knew Bug was coming home to a small family with only me as his parent and I knew Bug needed lots of positive male role models in order to grow up to be a good man. You laid the foundation over 21.5 months- you set the pieces in place for Bug to be strong, wise and independent. You showed him love beyond measure, you showed him the face of GOD. i am forever grateful that God put you in Bug's life, that he gave Bug the opportunity to be loved by you. Thank you for your love and thank your for your support, your continued words of wisdom and your prayers for Bug.

Pap: You feel in love with Bug from the first pictures, you took him into heart and made him yours. As we planned the journey home, you already had a plan to help Bug transition and it worked. You have been there for us through this last year each and every time we have needed you. You have gotten down on the floor to play cars, play in a tent and to be the ride on toy for Bug. You have shown him how to put in grass, get weeds and fix a punctured tire. You continue to amaze with what you will do for Bug. Thank you for being there, for standing in the gap for Bug as a father figure to him. Thank you for opening your heart and your mind to the changes Bug has brought to our lives. Thank you for being my dad, for being Bug's pap. Thank you for each moment of each day as you pour your love out on Bug.


These are the men shaping Bug's life from his birth to his present. There is also Uncle Darrell, Koki, Jason and the men at church in the 2/3 year old Sunday School class. Thank you each for standing there for Bug and showing him love.

To Father God: Thank you for providing strong, compassionate, loving men to be an example to Bug. They are an inspiration to me. Thank you for the hope that one day Bug will have a father. Thank you for Bug, for his precious spirit, his joy, his laughter, his boyhood and his life ahead. Thank you for making me a Momma to a son.






Popi Carlos and Bug


Sleeping contently in the arms of his father











Pap and Bug: helping
Love and joy








To all the fathers out there who are either home with their kids or waiting to bring their kids home- may your day be blessed- Thank you for being DADS and FATHERS!!!

Love and hugs to you,
Deb