I apologize for the lack of posts recently - I had no idea how many people were actually reading it! The last 2 weeks have been filled with trying to "get ready" to bring our baby home! I have realized it doesn't matter how long you have, you can never be "ready" for a new baby. I have made multiple trips to Babies "R" Us, developed a new love of Dreft, and reorganized the baby's room a million times! I attempted to help my mom make our crib bedding, but really I just watched her do it. I'm not quite that talented yet! We have been so humbled and blessed by the generosity of both our friends and family. They have showered us with clothes, diapers, and lots of "baby things" that will make our transition home so much easier.
People keep asking us if we are nervous or anxious about the coming weeks. The answer is yes and no. We are anxious to hold our son for the first time and nervous about meeting the brave, courageous woman who is blessing us with a child. But we are also confident in God's perfect plan and eager to see the days unfold. We know God called us to adopt and we know that He has ordained the days ahead. We are just so excited that adoption is part of His plan for our family! Please continue keep us, the birthmother and our baby boy in your prayers!
6.29.2011
6.10.2011
and the door was opened...
When you begin the adoption process you are usually asked to put a nursery together for your profile book. They want you to do this so the birth mother can see what kind of room the baby will have. This is fun at first, getting ready for the baby. But then as months go by, the room becomes a reminder of what you don't have. So you close the door. You walk by knowing what is behind the door, but somehow it is a little less painful when you can't see the empty crib.
Last week we finally opened the door! We found out a little over a week ago that a sweet birth mother had chosen us! It was a very unexpected surprise that has brought many tears of joy! We are expecting a baby boy who is due July 11th, and we are so excited about being parents. Our lives have been a whirlwind...we've registered, bought a car seat, selected a pediatrician, and tried to figure out what basic necessities we need to bring our sweet baby home.
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and encouragement we have received from our family and friends. This has been a long journey, that still isn't over, but it has been well worth the wait. God has repeatedly shown us His faithfulness through this process, and we cannot wait to see what He has in store for us! We are eager to meet our son and are so very blessed that our family of two will soon be a family of three!
"Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and faithfulness!" Psalm 115:1
Last week we finally opened the door! We found out a little over a week ago that a sweet birth mother had chosen us! It was a very unexpected surprise that has brought many tears of joy! We are expecting a baby boy who is due July 11th, and we are so excited about being parents. Our lives have been a whirlwind...we've registered, bought a car seat, selected a pediatrician, and tried to figure out what basic necessities we need to bring our sweet baby home.
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and encouragement we have received from our family and friends. This has been a long journey, that still isn't over, but it has been well worth the wait. God has repeatedly shown us His faithfulness through this process, and we cannot wait to see what He has in store for us! We are eager to meet our son and are so very blessed that our family of two will soon be a family of three!
"Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and faithfulness!" Psalm 115:1
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