Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Its about love
Mike and I have been married for nearly4 years. The 4 years have flown by, and we have been through so much together. The trials and joys that we have experienced are literally trials that make-or-break a marriage. Losing our two precious angels has been the hardest trials of our lives. But these trials and joys have brought us so close together. After we lost Ryker, last December, we went ahead and decided to try a third time to get pregnant. After months of "trying", something seemed off with my body. Needless to say, the first two times getting pregnant were a breeze compared to what I have been going through to just be able again have a baby. The last couple of months, Mike and I have discussed the feelings and desires to maybe adopt. This is not an easy way out, and there are no guarantees. Some of our closest friends have adopted, and the road is hard, but definitely worth it in the end. LDS family services is wonderful, but our biggest hesitance with their process are these reasons: The first being that if we decide to adopt, turn in our paperwork, pay the $1000 dollars non-refundable somewhat security deposit, and then all of a sudden get pregnant. The second, also plays into the first, the commitment of paying the $1000 dollars. It is like taking a giant leap into the dark. We have been praying fervently, to know what decision to make. We finally got our answer yesterday, and although I will not go into specifics, I believe strongly in the statement "Coincidence is merely the Lord's way of staying anonymous" is stated perfectly here. So please pray for us, because like I said, this is taking a huge step into the dark, and it requires a lot of faith and peace to be able to go forward with this decision. Thank-you for the prayers!
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We are all cheering you on! You have such strength and endurance. What a true example you have been to me.
ReplyDeleteChantelle
Emily,
ReplyDeleteYou have been in my thoughts all day. I hope everything is going well and that you feel peace about everything.
As a side note: adoption fees (including the $1000 deposit) can be refunded through taxes, even if you get pregnant and never adopt. It takes a while for the adoption credit to take effect, but you can get your money back eventually. I hope this helps ease your mind a little. Let me know if you have any question about this.
Thank you again, Emily, for your honesty and strength through all you've experienced. You are an incredible witness to me as we face the same questions. You are both in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHeart hugs~ Rebecca
Emily,
ReplyDeleteI have commented on your blog before but had to share this too...
If you are interested in adopting you need to check out www.therhouse.blogspot.com
you will love it!
Excitement, Hope, and Prayers for you!
You are an amazing couple and no matter what decision you make it will be the right one.
ReplyDeleteIt took us 8 years of tears and heartache trying to conceive Owen. It was just so easy with our first! We prayed and prayed many times about whether or not to adopt or try fertility drugs. I even passed up several opportunities to adopt because it just didn't feel right. Then, one day, when we least expected it...we were blessed with our little heart man.
Prayers to both of you as you make these decisions. I wish you the best!
Andrea
We are praying for you and Mike. I hope all goes well with whatever decision you make. Adoption is an amazing thing...and we found out we were pregnant when the twins were just a little over 6 months old. I can tell you there is no difference in the connection I feel between my biological child and my adopted twins...they are all mine. :) Good luck with whatever you decide.
ReplyDeleteMike and Em, whatever decision you do I know will be the right one. You both are so in tune to the spirit and more than anyone on this green earth, you deserve to be parents to "soldiers" not queens and kings, huh Em? We do pray for you, love you!
ReplyDeleteYou know that you are always in our prayers and no matter what you choose you will be awesome parents as you raise these these children of God. We love you.
ReplyDeleteWith Hope, faith and love,
Shauntelle and Kaidence
I just don't know WHY somethings have to be so hard.
ReplyDeleteI pray that you will be directed in the way our Heavenly Father has plans for you and Mike.
You are both incredible and so I know that something very special is being planned for you.
Heart Hugs,
Carolyn
Prayers and more prayers. I'm praying hard that everything will work out for your family.
ReplyDeleteWe have also talked about the idea of adopting through LDS family services. We were in the process last time when Brinley made her way into our lives. I don't know why they need to make things so hard there are alot of great families looking to reach out to children in need. May the lord bless you in your faith and the decisions you make.
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Mike & Family
You are both such amazing examples of strength and faith and I truly believe that you will make the correct decision and the Lord will bless you beyond measure. You are truly special parents and any baby will be so blessed to have you to raise them. I thank Heavenly Father daily for your example to me and pray for the Lord's strength and peace as you continue forward.
ReplyDeleteKeisa
You will be a great mother! I hope you have your answer.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! Although we all would never ask for our Faith to be tried through our sweet babies, you are so right when you say that they are make or break trials of your marriage. And making it through them, truly does strengthen your marriage. I can imagine the love you and your husband have for each other. And I'm so grateful you have each other through everything. Eternal marriages are the most amazing things in the world. And the two of you are the most amazing couple. Thank you for your examples. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! Congrats, you two sure had your share of ups and downs. You two will make wonderful parents!! Good luck with your decision on adopting! Some lucky child will have you as parents and will get to have a wonderful home.
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Melynda and fam
I know its really not my place to say but, my mom works for a doctor up in Roy that has helped a lot of friends become pregnant. He's a Chiropractor(sp?) He also does a lot of things to get bodies back in touch, like detoxing among others. If you would like I can sent you his info. Just let me know. Here's my email just in case. melbro86@hotmail.com
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Melynda