I am not certian what to write, currently we are at a loss for words. K had her baby on Friday, we got to spend a few days with her and the baby girl, to hold her and feed her and yesterday afternoon K decided that she wanted to parent the child. We would appreciate your prayer right now. Please pray that God would give us his peace that passes all understanding. Please also pray for K and her family as they work through this difficult situation.
Psalm 62 is a great reminder for us right now....
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down— this leaning wall, this tottering fence? They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Selah Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Selah Lowborn men are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie; if weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath. Do not trust in extortion or take pride in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them. One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Hopeful Parents-To-Be
Well so much has happened in the last few months. Early in November Jessica's nurse/friend at the Pregnancy Resource center that she works for mentioned that she had given our information to a woman in her Bible Study who knew of a family (parents of a mother-to-be) looking into placing a child for adoption. Since this has happened several times through out our journey we were excited, but didn't get our hopes up too high.
November 17th the family contacted my and we arranged to meet on November 23rd. It was a short meeting. After we left we thought of many questions. We arranged another meeting with them on November 28th. We felt this meeting gave us an opportunity to express our feelings and get to know the family a bit better. We decided we wanted the mother-to-be to see a doctor before we made a decision for sure. We have been experiencing a whirlwind of emotions.
On December 19th we traveled to meet the mother-to-be and her grandmother. K. was a sweet girl with smiling eyes and a big smile. We got to be in the room for the ultrasound and hear the heartbeat. She even allowed Jessica to touch her belly and feel the baby. The baby was doing well. It is a little girl to be born February 14th. Clint and I along with our families are excited about the upcoming birth of this sweet baby girl. It is a strange place to be, knowing that your joy comes in the wake of another families grief. There are times our souls are elated with great joy, yet others where we feel deep sadness at sense of grief and loss this mother must be experiencing. We are praying that God gives us the words to say to this family to empathize and offer His grace and mercy. We are so grateful to K. and her family for choosing us.
Logistically things are progressing well. The mother-to-be has arranged all of the medical care information and has signed the initial paperwork. The lawyer has been contacted and is working out the details.
We went to Target the other night to complete a baby registry, it was a surreal moment, "is the really happening?" kept going through our heads. Thanks to a super excited grandmother-to-be We already have a tub of brand new baby clothes. We just know that this baby will be worth the wait. We are praying that all of the details fall into place.
November 17th the family contacted my and we arranged to meet on November 23rd. It was a short meeting. After we left we thought of many questions. We arranged another meeting with them on November 28th. We felt this meeting gave us an opportunity to express our feelings and get to know the family a bit better. We decided we wanted the mother-to-be to see a doctor before we made a decision for sure. We have been experiencing a whirlwind of emotions.
On December 19th we traveled to meet the mother-to-be and her grandmother. K. was a sweet girl with smiling eyes and a big smile. We got to be in the room for the ultrasound and hear the heartbeat. She even allowed Jessica to touch her belly and feel the baby. The baby was doing well. It is a little girl to be born February 14th. Clint and I along with our families are excited about the upcoming birth of this sweet baby girl. It is a strange place to be, knowing that your joy comes in the wake of another families grief. There are times our souls are elated with great joy, yet others where we feel deep sadness at sense of grief and loss this mother must be experiencing. We are praying that God gives us the words to say to this family to empathize and offer His grace and mercy. We are so grateful to K. and her family for choosing us.
Logistically things are progressing well. The mother-to-be has arranged all of the medical care information and has signed the initial paperwork. The lawyer has been contacted and is working out the details.
We went to Target the other night to complete a baby registry, it was a surreal moment, "is the really happening?" kept going through our heads. Thanks to a super excited grandmother-to-be We already have a tub of brand new baby clothes. We just know that this baby will be worth the wait. We are praying that all of the details fall into place.
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