Sunday snapshot: Alex
About 11 months ago, Alex was brought to the orphanage. I was busy giving finals and making preparations to head to the States for the summer, but this little pint sized miracle snatched my heart.
Alex was teeny tiny–just barely three pounds to be exact. 
The orphanage had an incubator to keep him in, but that was the extent of the medical equipment.
I, having seen the fate of other preemies, feared for his life. I took the few precious moments I was able to have him out of the incubator to pray for him and his future. And with that, I left for the summer.
I returned two months later shocked and overwhelmed with thankfulness that this tiny one was not only surviving, but thriving. The only way I was able to recognize him was by his perfectly crafted little hand. 
Once again, I treasured the opportunity to snuggle this little boy and sing him to sleep.
Since then, Alex has wormed his way deep into my heart. I am quite undeniably smitten. I find him simply irresistible.
Really, who could blame me? Just look at those eyes! Those eyes turn me to mush.
Alex is not one of the babies (and believe me, we have them at the orphanage) who demands constant attention. He has a quiet and gentle spirit that allows him to quite contentedly sit and observe.
But give him a little attention, and his grins and giggles begin to appear. And I become putty in those little tiny hands.
I greatly look forward to and hope for the day when he gets swept up into the love of a family. Until that day, though, I’m going to smother those sweet cheeks with kisses. 
He is completely precious and adorable. What a blessing for him to have you kissing his sweet little cheeks until his family comes for him. 🙂
Beautiful boy! What a blessing it is for you to see him grow and thrive… I pray he finds his forever family soon.
Oh MY!! That face!! Those eyes!! These pictures! Kat, you have quite a gift for photography!!
I hope and pray there is a forever family on the way for this darling little guy 🙂
OK, I came over from NiHao Yall. I’m HOOKED to your blog already! What a great opportunity for me to see Ch*na through your lens. You are a gifted photographer and wordsmith as well. I read your post about the twin boys as well. I am going to read more when I have time later! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in Ch*na. Wish I was there too!
I, too, came from NiHao Yall and am hooked! That baby boy is so adorable.
He is simply gorgeous!! He looks so stinkin cuddle-y!!!!
Oh, I am sure there is a forever family just waiting to get their arms around him!!!
Oh man, he is so cute! Why don’t I have a little baby orphan to hold?! I know that sounds insensitive but I didn’t mean it that way. He’s just so cute that I wish I could hold him. I should come visit 🙂
Noel, you should come visit! Why don’t you get on that now? 🙂