Monday, February 27, 2012

Jacob and Melia

It is a little harder for me to get pictures of just these two together.  Hallie and Zac are quick to hop in a picture and vie for Melia's affection and attention, but true to Jacob's peaceful and calm nature he will patiently wait for her to be unattended or in need to spend time with her.

I must admit I was nervous about this relationship.  I wondered if Melia and Jacob would have any reason or desire to have a special bond or friendship.  I am so thrilled that they have taken a liking to one another and it is a joy to watch these two together.

From the moment Melia entered our lives on Gotcha Day Jake, my observant boy, watched the way she responded and he gently introduced himself after all the rest of us had made our boisterous and excited introductions.




Jacob never forces himself on anyone but willingly gives love and affection if and when another person is ready to receive it.  I remember Jacob telling me that he hoped Melia would like him, and right from the beginning she did.  He held her in the van ride in Shijiazhuang and they became fast friends.  She was quick to give Jake a hug and his face just lit up with joy.  She liked him and he liked her!



So, in her first month home I will often see Jacob reaching out and waiting for Melia to offer him a hug.  Aside from this sweet expression of affection Jacob is also wonderful at watching out for Melia's safety.  He is quick to help her up and down steps and into her car seat.  He prides himself on fastening her belt in the car seat, but once again, never forces it.  The other kids like to help too, so Jake will only jump in if the others have not already decided they want to help.  Jacob loves to hold her on his lap (although she is getting a lot wigglier and less likely to sit still for long) and will even read to her if she stops to listen.




Ryan and I call them our, "numbers 2 and 4."  Jacob and Melia are our calm, sweetly disposed, thoughtful children and I trust that God will continue to use their similarities and differences to bind their hearts together as brother and sister.  It is a beautiful relationship in the making.


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