Ok, so you may have noticed that I've been a little absent in the blogging world. That is because I knew if I wrote about something else, that this wonderful news would just pop out! We have been so blessed to be matched with a mother who is due on September 21st with a baby boy!!! YEAH! We are of course bursting at the seams with excitement! We talked to her for the first time last Wednesday and by Friday, August 1st, she had made her decision to choose us to raise her child. This is definitely a God thing. There's no other way to describe it. The mother, Mary, had gotten a box of letters from our agency in May and narrowed it down to 4 families to contact. The first family did not contact her back, we were the second family, and after talking to us, she didn't contact the others. We have talked to her a few times since and she seems like such a mature young lady who has really thought about this difficult decision. She is from Virginia and in the military, so the agency needs to check out the legal aspects of the adoption, but we should hear from them early next week. Mary's plan (if her doctor oks it) is to come here to visit over Labor Day and stay with us, meet some family and friends, and we'll talk about details of the hospital and afterwards.
So, we definitely have something to make a joyful noise about this week! God is so amazing. I don't know if we would've stuck with this baby journey without Him and all of our supportive friends and family. WE LOVE YOU! (And keep praying please! :) )
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AAAGGGHHH!!! I am so excited you shared this :):):) We have been bursting at the seams since the first time we heard this and can't wait to meet this new little man!! God is so wonderful!!! And I just know He matched the three of you together...I mean who else could have picked a Star Wars fan :) Love you tons!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was so hard to keep a secret just for these few days since we saw you at your house. We can't wait to meet Gunnar's little friend and he will be here sooner than you know! Yippee!
ReplyDeletei wondered when you were going to let the blogger world in on this secret! :) it was wonderful hearing/watching you tell people at work. the look on your face was priceless. i know you guys are sooo thrilled and you are going to be the best mom ever! :) :) i can't wait to meet him!
ReplyDeleteyea!!! i couldn't wait to see this blog!!! God was definitely in this match and i will definitely be praying for everyone involved. i am just so excited and can't wait to watch your beautiful growing family!!! love ya lots..m.e.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We are happy for you. God is amazing and will open the doors for you as you take care of His child. We are praying for you! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! Scott let me know the news this week while I was away on vaction. It is amazing how God works in our lives. Can't wait to see you in person and talk to you.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! We are so excited for the two of you!! I can't wait to meet your new little man and see the two of you with him in your arms! It couldn't have happened for a more deserving family. You will be wonderful parents! He will be well worth the wait...time will fly by before he's here. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. We will help out in any way we can! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to be an aunt!:) I wish I could be there the day you bring him home but I will definitely try and visit as often as possible! I love you!
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