On Monday, June 1, Nathan Elias Thornton, came home to the United States. Nick and Sherry arrived back in Atlanta at about 2:30, where they were greated by Austin and Olivia, Nathan's big brother and sister. Nathan's Uncle Chad and Aunt Carrie where there with Meredith, too. Sherry's mom was also at the airport. Chuck and I were not able to make it as we were in Columbus with Caitlyn at State Cup. It didn't take us long to meet our 4th grandchild and we fell in love with him right away. Nathan is the happiest little guy. It is very evident that he had a wonderful nanny to take care of him at the orphanage. Let me tell you what we know about Nathan's life in Ethiopia.
Sometime around Christmas, I believe very close to Christmas day, Nathan's birth mom brought him into a coffee shop, handed him to one of the workers and said she could not provide for him. Nathan was placed in an orphanage. He was apparently to be placed in another home, but the family for some reason, chose not to accept him. (God had had another home in mind) Nick and Sherry were next and that is how Nathan became theirs. He was born with the fingers on his left hand basically stunted, they did ot develop from the first knuckle down, however, that has not stopped him from using that hand. He is able to grasp objects, hold your finger (and what a grip he has) and he evens sucks on what Sherry calls "two of his little knubs" :) Other than his hand Nathan is healthy and extrem
ely happy; truely laid back, (at least that is the side I see), I know he does have his mo
ments, but don't we all. ::))Nathan is a true blessing from God. His big brother, Austin, and his big sister, Olivia, love him 'lots. They are so good with him. We look so forward to watching him grow.
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