July 29, 2008
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Here's the Current Adoption Scoop! Oh boy... oh boy! =)
I wish I had time to write up a really creative or endearing note, but
I'm on my way to Soulfest and to be honest I'm just all dreamy in my
heart right now that I don't think there are any words for me to
articulate how I feel. Although, you should see the size of my personal
journal! lolWith that said.... On Sunday we were officially
matched with a birthmom due in September with an African American
BOY. (!!!!!!!!!!) Ya, a tad bit excited here.
Please be praying....
1) For smooth labor and delivery and healthy baby
2) For the birthmom --she is super sweet and is a Christian young lady!
Pray for her heart as she continues the process of making the adoption
plan for her baby. She is the type of person who knows what she wants
and is very confident in her decision, but anyone can imagine how
difficult this must be. Thank the Lord with me for her amazing heart to
give life to her child. She
has so much courage. SHE CHOSE LIFE!!! PTL! =)3) Our bond with the birthmother continues to be Christ centered and
peaceful. So far we have really enjoyed this sweet young lady and will
continue to be conversing with her up until baby is born. Only God
knows what is next...4) That God will prepare the way during the legal aspects of the journey
5) Travel arrangements will go smoothly.
6) That we will continue to walk in the peace of the Lord no matter
what happens along this particular adoption journey. It can be quite
emotional, stressful, uncertain and exciting all bunched up together.7) God's will be done. Period.
(I don't know how much I will be comfortable sharing in public from this point on so please be understanding if I don't want to get more into the details until after the baby is placed with us if this is the Lord's will. You all know how passionate I am about educating in the area of adoption advocacy so be assured I will share as much as I feel is proper when the time is right.
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Comments (24)
Hmm... This seems kind of familiar. Should I WOOHOO again? Sure, why not. WOOHOO!!! xox
@likejelly -
Silly girl!
You know I appreciate the love and excitement!!! The more the merrier.... xoxo right back at ya!
Congratulations!!!! I am so THRILLED for you and ALL of your family!!!!!!! I can't wait to hear more (as you feel comfortable and I totally understand that you may not say much) and I can't wait til Sept!!!!!!!!! You have a beautiful family. This baby is so blessed!!! I'll be praying for you.
Laura
Congrats!!! That is amazing, wonderful news!!!!
Wow! Awesome!
I feel your excitement; I would absolutely love to adopt someday soon. You & your husband are great resources for adoption advocacy; out of curiosity, do you ever consider counseling or advising others on that path?
Congratulations!
Wonderful... my prayers go out to you for a smooth adoption and I also pray for the birth mother.. She will need them too. She is brave to let her son go even to a wonder family.
How wonderful, I am praying right now, please keep us posted!!! YAYY!!!!!!
Glory be to God!!! You are expecting!!! How totally exciting. I am praying for a safe and blessed delivery of your new baby to your loving arms, your precious family and your gracious home. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{[hugs sister}}}}}}}}}}}}}
WOW! I think I've been following your blog for 3 years now and am as excited for you as I would be for a friend I know in person. CONGRATULATIONS to you, Eric and the children (all 5!).
How exciting! Praying for every step of this process and that soon you'll be posting details about your precious little one.
Congrats to you and your family. I will pray everything goes soomthly and according to God's plan for you and the birth mother.
ACK!!! How WONDERFUL!!! I'm definitely praying for you ALL! Been there, done that, TWICE. I know the anticipation you feel, sister. Press on in faith!
Glory to God! I'm so happy for you!
How exciting!!! Praying all goes well.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MillerFamily -
Thank you, Jennie. I knew you would relate!
I might message you for some advice once we get back home if you don't mind.
@Cutins -
You are sweet to think of us in this way!
Honestly, I don't know beyond today what the Lord's desire is for us in the adoption realm and helping others. Right now I just feel if sharing our stories as we live them out helps others than Glory be to God! We are open to whatever the Lord may have in our future in any realm of the adoption process.
@therealPETERLA -
Isn't that the neat aspect of being a child of God?! No matter where we live we can all love each other as sisters and brothers even if we never meet in person! Thank you for you sweet, sweet comment. It blessed my heart today.
Wow, how exciting! I am thrilled for you, and am praying as well! Praise God!
That is so exciting! My husband and I are really hoping to adopt someday in the near future. I would love to adopt two kids from the same country or siblings. I have really enjoyed reading about your adoption journey. Thank you so much for sharing it all. My husband and I are just beginning to look at different countries and are a little overwhelmed by it all. How did you guys start the process?
I will be praying for the journey you all are on now. I am very excited for you!
Yay!! I'm so excited for your family! I can't wait to hear more about your new son as the time passes! Praise God!
may I share your link (and news) at HK?
oh, and WOOOHOOOO I am so excited!!!!
@ladybag -
yes, please do!
Congrats!!! I am praying your journey goes well. I can't wait to meet the new addition!! PTL.