The last few weeks have been busy and full of excitement! From talking about baby names with the kids, to buying diapers and preparing for Baby H, to talking with our birth mother for the first time!
My first conversation with the birth mother went very well. We talked for over an hour and connected quickly. She did have some news that we were unaware of, and it came as a bit of a surprise. Without going into too much detail, we found out there is a good chance Baby H could be making his appearance a few weeks early. While we are super excited to meet him and have him home in our arms, the thought of a possible extended stay at the hospital and being away from home for so long at the beginning of the school year for G + Q makes for one anxious Momma. Not to mention the fact that our son will be born much healthier and stronger if he can stay in his birth momma's womb for a few weeks longer!
(Our first look at Baby H!)
We have relied on prayer so much through this whole process and now, more than ever, I feel an urgency to pray very specific prayers for our son. We believe that God is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20) and know that He hears and answers prayers! So, we are humbly asking you to consider joining us in praying for our baby boy.
Some specific things we are praying....
-For God to put a hedge of protection around our son and keep Him safe and sound in his birth mother's womb until at least 36 weeks.
-For the birth mother to remain steadfast in her decision to place her baby with us, and for peace about that choice.
-For God to prepare our hearts and G + Q's hearts as we bring our little one home, that bonding will happen quickly and our son will always know he is loved.
-For trust in God's plan and purposes, no matter how the next few months play out.
-For all the details to fall into place....we know God is orchestrating it all!
-For God to be glorified in the last few months as He brings this journey to completion.
-For provision in these last few months of fundraising. We have been so blessed by so many people who have given so generously toward our adoption. The cost of adoption just might be the worst part of the process, but we know God has brought us here and that He will provide! If you would like to give toward the cost of bringing Baby H home, you can donate here:
And know that we are beyond grateful for donations of any amount!
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