Quote of the Day

"Never think that God's delays are God's denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius."

At the first day of school, Mason's teacher asked everyone who had a baby sister to stand up.... Mason stood up. He loves her as if she is already in our home. Is that not the sweetest thing?

Now that we have completed all the applications and the home study, we have begun the waiting part....which I think is going to be the most difficult part.

Sometimes I am overwhelmed by the love that I feel for a child that I don't even know yet. Brett and I lay in bed at night and talk about how excited we are. We wonder what she will look like. When will she be born? We talk about all sorts of things. That makes this journey even more precious. We are closer now than ever and some of that can be contributed to this adoption. We have had to stand and overcome a lot of trials since we started this process and we are closer because of it. We are looking forward to being a family of four. Yes, it will be more challenging but we will get through it together.

I feel like I am rambling but there are so many things going through my mind. I could go on and on!

Tomorrow I am going to the beach with 11 friends. We are spending the entire weekend in a condo... eating, laughing, playing games and eating some more! My sister in law and another good friend are pregnant and they will be there. I am excited that I get to participate in the baby talk!!

My Little Monkey

Mason started kindergarten today. He was so excited. I was happy but also sad. He is my baby and he's growing up way too fast! He told me this morning that if he was going to be a good big brother, that he had to start school.... that's just the way it was. All big brothers go to school. Of course, I was choked up and couldn't respond but he is so darn sweet!

I have realized in the last few days that when I become disappointed, angry or frustrated, Satan can have a field day in my mind. He can take something that isn't really a big deal and cause it to fester into an enormous wound. He can load my mind with a lot of junk. So much junk that I can't hear God. Shame on me! It just goes to show that no matter how much I pray or praise God, Satan is still waiting for a tiny crack so he can crawl in to cause confusion and frustration. He is always waiting to disturb my peace of mind. God is revealing this huge magnificent plan for our lives and I am allowing Satan to creep in. I just keep telling myself...HE WILL. HIS WAY. HE PROMISES.

Oh Happy Day!!

I am happy to announce that all of our applications were mailed out today! It's a huge relief to Brett and I that they are on their way. Now... let the waiting begin!

Quick Update

We got our home study on Saturday. What a relief it is to have in our hands! We also received our profile Saturday. "A Profile is a creative way to tell a birth mother about your family, your thoughts on adoption, and your plans for the future." It turned out to be so gorgeous! We are so happy with the layout and the colors used. It is so us!

Now we are waiting for the print shop to make copies for us so we can get them all in the mail along with applications and our home study. Movin' right along!

Lord, Prepare Me For A Miracle!!

Nervous anticipation! That is what Brett and I are both feeling right now. Our applications, home study and profile are going to be mailed this coming week. We decided one month ago that we were going to pursue adoption and here we are..... smack dab in the middle of mounds of paperwork. Did I say mounds? I meant mountains! I told Brett that I was nervous. He told me that he was nervous, too. What if we are matched immediately? What if it takes months? I close my eyes and imagine what our lives will be like one year from today. We will be a family of four. We will have a daughter. The thought is overwhelming! I know that God has His hand on our daughter right now. So, when I was praying tonight, I asked that God take away our nervousness and just prepare us for a miracle!

Another Piece

On July 7, 2001 we had a small, quaint church wedding surrounded by family and close friends. The day was complete with a flower girl who tried her best to steal the spotlight and a ring bearer who was bribed to stand still. It was a day full of unforgettable moments. We danced our first dance to a song titled “From This Moment”. We both knew that from that moment on, we would live each day loving each other.

A Little Piece of Our Story

At the time that Brett proposed, we were working together at a restaurant. This particular night, Brett was acting very goofy and strange. Come to find out, he had my engagement ring in his pocket all night at work…. He’s lucky he didn’t lose it! After work, we picked up dinner and went to the waterfront park which overlooks the Beaufort River. After we ate, he knelt on one knee and asked me to marry him. We still go to that park often.