Life's Little Blessings.

When we were at the hospital with Ryker, I would start to get down about how far Ryker had to come to be able to come home to us. These were the times when I would look next door, to our little friend Kaidence, waiting for a heart and hoping and praying that she would get it. I remember thinking, "okay, things are not to that point, so I need to be grateful for where we are right now, he is making progress." Things switched dramatically, but all within Heavenly Father's plan. I think we are starting to feel that way again. I have been pretty upset by all Gracie has had to face in the last week and half, and it is really hard. I think it draws back the many feelings of being with Ryker. But after reading a fellow heart friend's blog (the sweet Gracie Gledhill) we began to feel grateful for where Gracie is. Gracie Gledhill is hopefully going to be approved to get a heart, and I know her family desperately can use the prayers. This little girl is a true living miracle. She was not expected to ever come off the ECMO (sort of lung/bypass machine) and not only did she come off, she was able to come home! So please be mindful of them, and to read more, click HERE!

Another little blessing is that we finally have had a few Moms view our profile. The odd part is that so far, both of the birth moms are moms of kids with some potential problems. The first is a little boy (due in May) and he has been exposed to drugs. The second is a Mom of a little girl (due in June) that potentially has down syndrome. It is an interesting call from your caseworker, asking questions like "would you be interested in adopting a child with special needs?". I am not sure I could ever say no to such special little babies. Heavenly Father knows how much we would love a healthy baby, but we also know that each child is a gift and little miracle from a loving Heavenly Father. Who knows if we would even get chosen. It just starts me realizing me how much truly we would love a little baby, that is ours, to love and brighten our day. Anyways, please keep us in our prayers and please pray for the two special little Gracies!!!