That's our son's birthday. Our little boy will be born on February 9th, 2009. One year ago from that date a baby shower was held in honor of Neeley and we were anticipating her birth. A lot can happen in one year. And, a lot more can happen in just 2 months. On Dec 8th we signed paperwork with Abba Adoption...2 months and 1 day later, we will be holding our baby. I sometimes feel bad because I did not have to wait the 9 months a mother normally does, or the 3 years a family wanting to adopt from China does. I have had a quote on my mind the last few days...knowing that I have no idea what lay ahead of us, these words have brought me comfort and perspective.
"What God calls us to do is always impossible. Impossible, that is, without His help. It is always too big for us, too demanding. The price is too high. Yet He calls us to count not our lives dear to ourselves. Fathers and mothers haven't much time to think about the impossibilities." -E.Elliot
I am overwhelmed at what God has put together the last 2 months. I know He began the process long before. Knowing that gives me great peace. Because there is no way we would have been blessed to cross paths with BK-but HE made it happen. There is no way we can express to her our gratitude, love and admiration for her, but HE will continue to love her even after we are gone. There is no way WE could work through the endless amounts of paperwork, fingerprints, background checks, and home study, and for the paperwork to be cleared and processed as timely as it has, but somehow-HE did! There is no way we could have come up with the financial support to adopt our son, but HE did through others generousity and prayers. There is no way we have the capability to love this child with the love of Christ, but with His grace and power we will. So many things WE have not done along the way. God has. He has pieced together each step of this journey. And, because HE is behind it, we trust in His plan. We are so excited for what's ahead!
Please pray for our little one and the delivery. We are praying for a healthy baby, but more than that we want the baby God wants us to have. No matter what. BK has never had a c-section. Her 3 previous deliveries have been smooth and I know she is anxious with this one. By the way, her birthday was this week and she turned 34! She and the baby's birthday are only 4 days apart! We love you BK & we'll see you soon!!!!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, Lean not on your own understanding." -Prov. 3:5
5 comments:
Wow! I'll be praying for you, your baby, your family, and BK. I can't wait to meet your son!
Beautiful post, Melissa. We are so excited to meet him! We will continue praying and can't wait to hear of his arrival. It has been an incredible experience to watch how God has chosen this baby for you and placed him and BK in your lives. I think it's only the beginning of how many lives are going to be changed. We love you!
Praying for your momma's heart and the hearts of all involved. Melissa, tomorrow this little fella will make you something new ~ the mom of a boy. May your home be filled with new life and love and the crazy little boy things that are to come. So fun!! We will be praying for all of you.
Welcome Baby Boy Houston, welcome! May you come to know one day the stores of your birth and the family you have been given. May your tiny feet learn to walk a path filled with adventure and joy. And as they grow, may they lead you to the path that the Lord has made for you. Again, Welcome baby boy, welcome.
Praying for you and BK right now. Cannot wait to meet and love on your sweet boy.
Congrats Houston Fam! I will be praying for you all! -Allison Hodges
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