As many of you know, we are going through the process of adoption. We are about to finish the last step (on our end) which is to have the home study. Thankfully, we already have a relationship with our case worker. Her name is Sara, she is awesome, super-sweet, and is actually expecting her first (a little boy) come October. This makes us that much more at ease to already have a bond to her. The biggest thing they (LDS Family Services) suggests is to get the word out there that we are adopting, so here I am, proudly announcing that we are! We are praying to find a Mom that will bless our lives, and hopefully we in turn will bless her life. We were really hoping to adopt from a really sweet Mom, we even met her, but I worry that she is scared, and so we do not know if it will work out. We are just praying super hard that her heart and the heart if the biological father will be softened and see that we will love this baby soo much. It would be really hard to see this not go through. The Mom is going to be delivering at A.F. hospital, which is where I work, and it would be very hard to see her or the baby if things do not work out. This adoption road is hard. And I know that this is only the beginning of heartaches and worrying. So please pray that we will be blessed with a baby. The loneliness and empty arms is at times too much, and I know that having another baby would never replace Ryker or Lilly, but it is still a step towards healing to be blessed with another baby to hold in our arms. So we are asking for a miracle. Please help us to be blessed with this miracle, please pray for us.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Updates.
Gracie is doing good. She is holding steady. They want her to heal and just to use all of her energy to do that. We went up and saw her earlier in the week, and she was just resting. She is so sweet! They are wanting to do a skin graft towards the middle to end of the week, and hopefully that will all go over well.
As many of you know, we are going through the process of adoption. We are about to finish the last step (on our end) which is to have the home study. Thankfully, we already have a relationship with our case worker. Her name is Sara, she is awesome, super-sweet, and is actually expecting her first (a little boy) come October. This makes us that much more at ease to already have a bond to her. The biggest thing they (LDS Family Services) suggests is to get the word out there that we are adopting, so here I am, proudly announcing that we are! We are praying to find a Mom that will bless our lives, and hopefully we in turn will bless her life. We were really hoping to adopt from a really sweet Mom, we even met her, but I worry that she is scared, and so we do not know if it will work out. We are just praying super hard that her heart and the heart if the biological father will be softened and see that we will love this baby soo much. It would be really hard to see this not go through. The Mom is going to be delivering at A.F. hospital, which is where I work, and it would be very hard to see her or the baby if things do not work out. This adoption road is hard. And I know that this is only the beginning of heartaches and worrying. So please pray that we will be blessed with a baby. The loneliness and empty arms is at times too much, and I know that having another baby would never replace Ryker or Lilly, but it is still a step towards healing to be blessed with another baby to hold in our arms. So we are asking for a miracle. Please help us to be blessed with this miracle, please pray for us.
As many of you know, we are going through the process of adoption. We are about to finish the last step (on our end) which is to have the home study. Thankfully, we already have a relationship with our case worker. Her name is Sara, she is awesome, super-sweet, and is actually expecting her first (a little boy) come October. This makes us that much more at ease to already have a bond to her. The biggest thing they (LDS Family Services) suggests is to get the word out there that we are adopting, so here I am, proudly announcing that we are! We are praying to find a Mom that will bless our lives, and hopefully we in turn will bless her life. We were really hoping to adopt from a really sweet Mom, we even met her, but I worry that she is scared, and so we do not know if it will work out. We are just praying super hard that her heart and the heart if the biological father will be softened and see that we will love this baby soo much. It would be really hard to see this not go through. The Mom is going to be delivering at A.F. hospital, which is where I work, and it would be very hard to see her or the baby if things do not work out. This adoption road is hard. And I know that this is only the beginning of heartaches and worrying. So please pray that we will be blessed with a baby. The loneliness and empty arms is at times too much, and I know that having another baby would never replace Ryker or Lilly, but it is still a step towards healing to be blessed with another baby to hold in our arms. So we are asking for a miracle. Please help us to be blessed with this miracle, please pray for us.
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We, of course, are praying for you. We pray that the RIGHT baby will find his or her way into your arms.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with LDSFS, tell EVERYONE you know that you are trying to adopt. Someone will know someone who knows someone.
Also, don't give up hope on this birthmom. Just give her time and space. Fast and pray for her, put her name on the prayer roll.
And if you need ANYTHING, don't hesitate to ask!
I pray that you Heavenly Father will bless you with a baby soon.
ReplyDeleteMy sister gave her baby boy up for adoption last February and I remember how difficult it was to find a family that was perfect to give little Lucas too. She actually didn't even come across the family until 3 weeks before her due date. It was a fellow surgeon of a family I nanny for.. and it just felt perfect.
I was there to witness the birth and joy of the new family as they were handed their new baby boy. I was able to experience the heartache with my sister and also the joy with the new family. Adoption is a beauitful thing!! It can happen at anytime!
I hope things work out with this birthmother.
Andrea
Of course we will pray for you! I can't imagine how hard this must be for you. Please let know how things progress.
ReplyDeleteYes, glad to hear Gracie is doing good. Praying for her always. I love that picture of her! OMgosh is she cute!
ReplyDeletePraying for you that this adoption goes thru. You all deserve it and I can't imagine more loving parents.
Honey, I didn't know...see what happens when you leave us at night!!Anyhow, here's wishing you two a great experience and a quick journey to parenthood again. And you know that we've seen it several times when you think that a birth mother is questioning her decision but actually goes through with the adoption. Take care and maybe take that time of work if it doesn't work out. Love ya!!!(and Mike too :))
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you guys and that you are blessed with a sweet baby. One of my dear friends is a member of LDS and has a brother who has adopted two children through LDS services. I know that God will work everything out for you guys, too! Praying for Gracie, too! God bless!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep you guys in our prayers. I know your arms are going to be full before you know it. I know Heavenly Father can hear your prayers and knows that you guys will make great parents. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI pray for and think of you daily. I am so sure that Heavenly Father will bless you with one of His most valiant spirits to raise. I can not imagine how difficult the journey through adoption is, but I am so confident in the both of you in your strength as you progress. The blessings will come and they will be sweeter than you ever imagined.
ReplyDeleteLove, Keisa
Thanks for spreading the word. I know of a girl who is planning on putting her baby up for adoption. I'm not sure if she has found birth parents or not yet . . . I will let her know about you guys.
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that Gracie is doing well. I'm sure it has been difficult for you and your family to go through another experience like this. We continue to pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWe are excited that you are joining the ranks with us in adoption. It is an emotional path, but it is incredible to see the Lord's hand in all things. Good luck with this potential birth mother and getting your paperwork done. Hey and find us a birthmom too. We love you guys!
You guys more than anyone else deserve that happiness Em, to just be able to fill your arms with another sweet baby. We will pray for you and of course for little Gracie, we are so happy that she is doing good.
ReplyDeleteI miss Mike like crazy, although I love my new job, it's just not the same thing as working with amazing people, especially ones like sweet Mike. Tell him hi and we would love to see you guys some time. Seriously, maybe we should plan a night out, what do you think? Sure do love you guys!
I am praying this will all work ou for you. May this sweet mom know how truly amazing you both are!!
ReplyDeletewith much love,
Summer, Mason's Mommy
I am so tickled to read this post. I think it is wonderful that you are going to adopt. Telling everyone is great!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that you will be blessed soon with someone who Lilly and Ryker will both be proud to call their brother or sister!!
(((HUGS!!)))