Still this morning, I'm trying to wrap my brain around the wonderful surprise Matt and I received last night. We were told that some friends of ours were getting together at our church to play games and just hang out. Ok, sounds fun! We realized this was not the case when we arrived at the church to see most of the side parking lot full and recognizing our parents' cars. Still we had no idea what was going on. As we walked into the church we see friends, family, coworkers, and church members with big smiles on their faces. And...still confused...we walk in and wonder what this could be. Little did we realize the truly amazing people God has blessed us with. For months now, a committee has been planning this surprise for us. That was a big surprise in itself (that nobody spilled the beans! :) ).
We received overwhelming gifts of support for our adoption, a beautifully handmade quilt, a scrapbook with encouraging words, and a gift of $4000. Yes, that is not a typo...$4,000! We were absolutely speechless! And as I write this blog, I still have tears in my eyes. We never imagined that anyone would go to all this trouble for us. I don't think you will ever know how truly touched we are and I don't think I have the words to express it. Our journey is one we never would have planned for ourselves, but one we are blessed to be on thanks to the people who love and support us. Thank you does not do it justice. We know we are loved and cannot wait to show our child how many wonderful people loved him or her before they even met! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We received overwhelming gifts of support for our adoption, a beautifully handmade quilt, a scrapbook with encouraging words, and a gift of $4000. Yes, that is not a typo...$4,000! We were absolutely speechless! And as I write this blog, I still have tears in my eyes. We never imagined that anyone would go to all this trouble for us. I don't think you will ever know how truly touched we are and I don't think I have the words to express it. Our journey is one we never would have planned for ourselves, but one we are blessed to be on thanks to the people who love and support us. Thank you does not do it justice. We know we are loved and cannot wait to show our child how many wonderful people loved him or her before they even met! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
wow, just reading that post made my eyes tear up again...stop it! you both are amazing people and deserved all of this and more! so many people helped and gave and love you it was very overwhelming for everyone to see. we are just all excited for you and we can't wait to meet him, her, or THEM :) love you so much!
ReplyDeletetears here too :)!!! we just love you guys so much and it was no trouble at all. everyone pitched in and it all seemed to come together so smoothly!!! that just shows how eager everyone was to share their love with you. love ya gobs..m.e.
ReplyDeletei can't wait to see God's plan unfold in the coming days. i know how loved you are...did you see all those people at game night!?! you definitely have a wonderful famiy, church family, and friends who are here to support you both. love ya!!
ReplyDeleteWe love you... and the little one God has for you.
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