Hi everyone,

Here’s our latest, and it’s one that is both near and dear to my heart as well as an example of how humour can be healing. For the most part, it typifies our first week with Jayden, our new son from Vietnam. Basically, he bonded with my wife more than I, and to be honest, it was really, really tough for me.

All’s good now, but there were certainly those moments when I wondered if he’d ever come to be close to me. Now, he’s just as close to me as my wife and sometimes even prefers me over her!

But to help me deal with it, I wrote up this comic. I actually wrote it while in Vietnam and because both Jess and I are incredibly busy, it took a bit of time to draw it and post it.She captured us very well, although I don’t wear long pajamas and slippers and Sarah definitely doesn’t wear fluffy slippers or a nightrobe (and you really wouldn’t in Vietnam anyway – too hot!).

This comic helped me gain a sense of perspective on being an adoptee, on adopting, and on finding ways to get through a challenging and life-changing experience for me and my family. Enjoy!