Well, I finally have a few minutes to myself and I thought I'd try and catch up. There's much to share, but I know long blog posts can be boring, so I'll try and summarize and break it up.
As you may have read in earlier posts, I have had some very strong spiritual confirmations that we were to adopt again. Throughout my life, I have felt the hand of the Lord directing me and guiding me. However, it is rare that I feel "pushed," meaning that the feeling is so strong it is obvious. That is what has happened to me over the past few weeks.
Because of the generosity of my siblings who are truly selfless, as well as my parents who do everything humanly possible to help their children, as well as some fund raising, we were able to get enough money to make the difference between the adoption costs we were planning on and the limit on our credit card. We know we will be in debt forever and our kids will be on their own for their college education :).
We had been notified that there were two birth mothers planning to come to Utah the last week of February to deliver little boys. They were being sent our profile to see if either of them would select our family to adopt their baby. So I knew time was short for getting ready. Hah! Now that time seems like a luxury.
On Wednesday at about noon we got a phone call saying a little boy had been born in Virginia and asking if we were interested. The birthmother wanted a commitment that the adoptive family would visit her and since I have flight benefits, we were uniquely qualified. If we wanted him, we needed to fly to Virginia that same night. Yikes! I called David, told him I didn't have time to process it as I would be booking flights, hotel, car, packing, digging stuff out of storage, etc. I asked him to pray about it and let me know what he thought. I no sooner hung up than he called me back. He said he couldn't even start the prayer because his heart was beating so fast and he knew this was our little boy. The race was on!
The day is kind of a blur to me now. I know my mom went with me to the bank and my sister in law Shanelle went through the baby stuff and pulled out everything we'd need for the trip. I know the people at our adoption agency, Heart and Soul, were amazing at encouraging us and getting us ready. We have loved working with them on both of our adoptions. I know my heart was in my throat as I hoped we were doing the right thing, prayed the birthmother wouldn't change her mind and wondered what our little man would look like.
Amazingly enough, the adoption cost less than the ones that were due in March and all we had to put on our credit card were our travel expenses.
As you may have read in earlier posts, I have had some very strong spiritual confirmations that we were to adopt again. Throughout my life, I have felt the hand of the Lord directing me and guiding me. However, it is rare that I feel "pushed," meaning that the feeling is so strong it is obvious. That is what has happened to me over the past few weeks.
Because of the generosity of my siblings who are truly selfless, as well as my parents who do everything humanly possible to help their children, as well as some fund raising, we were able to get enough money to make the difference between the adoption costs we were planning on and the limit on our credit card. We know we will be in debt forever and our kids will be on their own for their college education :).
We had been notified that there were two birth mothers planning to come to Utah the last week of February to deliver little boys. They were being sent our profile to see if either of them would select our family to adopt their baby. So I knew time was short for getting ready. Hah! Now that time seems like a luxury.
On Wednesday at about noon we got a phone call saying a little boy had been born in Virginia and asking if we were interested. The birthmother wanted a commitment that the adoptive family would visit her and since I have flight benefits, we were uniquely qualified. If we wanted him, we needed to fly to Virginia that same night. Yikes! I called David, told him I didn't have time to process it as I would be booking flights, hotel, car, packing, digging stuff out of storage, etc. I asked him to pray about it and let me know what he thought. I no sooner hung up than he called me back. He said he couldn't even start the prayer because his heart was beating so fast and he knew this was our little boy. The race was on!
The day is kind of a blur to me now. I know my mom went with me to the bank and my sister in law Shanelle went through the baby stuff and pulled out everything we'd need for the trip. I know the people at our adoption agency, Heart and Soul, were amazing at encouraging us and getting us ready. We have loved working with them on both of our adoptions. I know my heart was in my throat as I hoped we were doing the right thing, prayed the birthmother wouldn't change her mind and wondered what our little man would look like.
Amazingly enough, the adoption cost less than the ones that were due in March and all we had to put on our credit card were our travel expenses.
7 comments:
Such an amazing/crazy/random/wonderful story! It will be such an amazing story to tell him as he grows up. I can't believe it all happened so fast. Heavenly Father really does have a hand in all of our lives!
So cool! I'm so happy for you guys! It's so awesome to see friends finding their babies!
Tears...I am SOOOO happy for you! I cannot even imagine all the stress and anxieties you have faced! Luckily, there is such an amazing pay off! Your story reminded me of the day my mom told me they were adopting a family of 4! It was so much running around trying to get everything ready for them to come home that same day! From your perspective I can now only imagine what my poor mother was going through! I was just happy to get a brother! Good luck with getting home!
I can't imagine it I am crying like a baby which is embarassing since I'm at work. I have been eager to hear your story from beginning to present. What a miracle and such a confirmation that Heavenly Father blesses those servants that are prepared and in tune. I can't think of anyone who more perfectly fitts that description than you guys!!!
Willie is such a lucky guy I can't wait to meet him in person, although I'm sure there will be a long line I am prepared to wait my turn. I luv u guys and will do anything you need please don't let the distance deter you cause you say the word and I'm so heading to your neighborhood!!
I echo everyone's sentiments! What an incredible journey, obviously Willie is meant to be with your family! Truly awesome! And I have to say how much I admire the birth mom-what amazing strength and courage and love!
Kelli, I agree. Birthmoms who place their babies are amazing, selfless and very strong.
What an amazing story! I am so happy for you. Its all about the Lord's time table. I am so glad that from the time of the strong promptings it wasn't too long of a wait for you. Congratulations!
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