Year one with Elijah

One year has passed since Elijah popped out of Elise and into our lives. It has been an incredible year. I never would have imagined how much joy Elijah would add not just to my life, but our entire family. I see so much of his mother in him. When I took him to his first soccer match, he cried the entire time because I was cheering too loud and threatening the referees. Just like his mom. But I see so much of myself in him too. Like when he whines and cries until he gets his way. Just like his dad.

We had the privilege of hosting a Work team from Washington Cathedral the same day as his birthday. Elijah was given a Honduran birthday complete with piñata and tortillas. We had our adopted family, the Ordonez over our home along with the work team. Elijah got some great presents including a full Catracho outfit which is the Honduran National Team.


I was so happy to see Elijah open his gifts. I had more anticipation then him because he doesn’t even know what is going on. He doesn’t know what presents are. He plays with the wrapping as much as with the toys. I loved him get happy. I wonder how much of this is like our heavenly father. Thanks for all the good and perfect gifts you have given us especially Elijah Rey Timoteo Diaz.