Ok here it is....
Many of you know we were (are still) planning to adopt from China.
On Thursday, we received a call from Wanda's cousin who recently adopted an African-American child from Hawaii. Wanda's cousin had received a call from her adoption lawyer in Hawaii wondering if she or anyone she knew would be interested in parenting a newborn African American baby girl. She immediately thought of us and she phoned.
We, of course, began to get excited.
Oh the possibilities. Being in our child's life from the first 2 weeks rather than at 12 to 14 months (as would be the case in China).
Over the Easter weekend, we wrestled, BOY did we wrestle. IT was tough. We went from absolutely no to maybe back to no to yes back to no. Monday more wrestling.
We decided to walk through the door and if God closes it, we would know it was His will.
NO CLOSED DOORS.
2 hours ago we received word from the adoption lawyer in Hawaii that the birth mom has approved us and wants to place her baby in our home. All that is left is a lot of paperwork.
As it stands, Wanda will be leaving for Hawaii tomorrow (Wednesday) with her mom and will be meeting our daughter and the birth mom on Thursday. I'll stay behind and work on the immigration and citizenship paperwork and go to Hawaii early next week.
I'm so thankful for all of you and all of your prayers. I can't help think back to Easter Sunday. As it was a celebration time, Wanda and I were wrestling about this and not feeling peace yet. God directed me towards a song to sing in the service and I know these words are true:
"It soothes my doubts and calms my fears,
And it dries all my tears
Oh the Blood that gives me strength
From day to day
It will NEVER lose it's power"
We've been wanting children for 10 of our 11 married years. Today it happened. I'm overwhelmed. The Blood WILL NEVER lose it's power!!!!!!!!
BTW - She's beautiful and we'll post pictures ASAP!!!
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Let me be the first "blog person" to congratulate you on this amazing exciting news!!! Wahoo, you have a baby! (God is so awesome!) I'm soooooo excited for you guys! Yay!!! I can't wait to meet your beautiful new baby girl! Congratulations and enjoy your trip! Love you guys sooo much (and this new addition to your family too!!) Congrats and hugs! ~Daleena~
I'm SOOOOOOOO excited for you both!!!!!!!!!! Can't sit still! and can't wait to see pictures!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! I just wanna cry I am so happy. PRAISE GOD!
Whoa! That's fantastic news! So glad to hear it :-)
My eyes did get a little misty when I read the words "our daughter"! CONGRATULATIONS! I can't even begin to imagine how you are both feeling right now. What a miracle for you all! That little girl has just won the parent lottery! Can't wait to hear more and see some pics.
I am crying reading this and thinking of the joy you two must be feeling right now. Lucas and I are praying for you and your new little one and all the things that have to be done. God will continue to provide...that doesn't mean it will be easy but you know it is the right thing. Congratulations and I can't wait to see pictures or even to meet her. :)
Oh! Oh! OH!!!! Wow! What incredible news! We can hardly believe it. We are soooo excited for both of you! And for the baby, because she gets YOU! What a blessing for all three of you...and the Grandpas and the Grandmas, Uncles and Aunties, and cousins...you get the picture. Congratulations!
WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!We are so excited for you both. I got little, happy butterflies while I was reading your blog. You guys are going to be amazing parents and your precious daughter is so blessed to have you has parents. We wish we were around to meet her. We love you both! Can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful child!
Wow!! Paul and Wanda that is so exciting. Cami and I are overwhelmed with Joy. Having adopted Leiah 5 months ago, we still remember the early emotional rollercoaster of joy and fear and everything else mixed. enjoy every minute!, Love Pat and Cami
Awesome, soo glad to hear your news. Your song was very powerful on Sunday Paul, more so now that I know the emotions you were experiencing at the time. I can't wait for our daughters to meet your daughter. She will be blessed to join your family.
ok happy tears were falling as read your BIG NEWS! WOW! God is amazing! Congratulatons you guys! You will be awesome parents! We can't wait to be home and meet your daughter!
Wahoo! I suspect there were a lot of people getting misty-eyed in front of their computers when they read this! (I was, and had to explain myself at work!) May this process be smooth, and may you clearly, clearly, clearly see the hand of God in all the details. Can't wait to hug your new daughter!
Ellen
Oh my goodness! I'm so excited for you guys! I just can't wait to hear all about your new baby girl and to see some pictures.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Praise God! This is amazing. I could not be more happy for the 2 of you and your new family. I can't wait to see pictures, this is incredible you guys. Wow!
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys! That little girl will be surrounded with love...I can't wait too meet her!
Guys - that is amazingly awesome - WOW!!! You are going to be great parents!!!!
Wow! And I thought it was amazing for Pat and Cami to get ready for a baby in 6 weeks. Isn't it amazing to know that God has things waiting just around the corner for us that we never even imagined. We can't wait to meet your beautiful little miracle. We love you guys and couldn't be happier!
I'm sooo excited for you and am praying that everything goes smoothly with immigration and the nasty paperwork stuff....can't wait to see her! Love you both!
Irislee
hey Guys, i came accross your blog at work. Shhh. Carmen and wanted to say cograts on you new bady Girl. Mom said you have some pics cold you send them to trappertrev@hotmail.com. safe trip.. Love ya thousands!!!!!
OH MY WORD!!! I'm SO happy for you guys! I can't even imagine what you must be feeling right now! I'm even overwhelmed in your after glow of overwhelmed-ness!!! CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!!! Tom and I will be praying God's blessing and protection over you and your new baby girl!!
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
THIS IS MIKE N CONGRATS ON THIS GREATTTTTTTTTTT NEWSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
BLESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"And you thought you knew what love was" Just wait until you hold your baby for the first time. Your baby is so blessed to have you guys as parents.
Congrads
Dennis, Diana, & Melody
CONGRATULATIONS you guys! We are so happy for you.....
~Lee & Alena
God is good! I am thrilled for you! Isn't it amazing how fast things can happen when God is ready to move. Your head must be spinning! I can't wait to see pictures. Congratulations to you all. She is a blessed little girl, you will be wonderful parents.
YES!! That's great news Paul! Barb and I will be praying that everything goes smoothly with the paperwork.
THIS IS SO EXCITING. WOW.
Congratulations. Can't even begin to imagine what unspeakable joy this is for you. Everyone else have already said it all pretty much - but we join them all the same - we're thrilled for you and wish you an amazing experience as you take care of the paperwork and finally bring your precious baby girl home. Bless you guys. Much love from Anna, Sheldon and Mia
Along with everyone else Hugh and I are so thrilled for you and Wanda! I misted when I first read it and then cried some happy, heart-full tears when I read it to Hugh.
YOUR DAUGHTER!!!! How amazing. As I read this I thought of a quote from Disney's Cinderella "Why it's like a dream. Like a wonderful dream come true."
Congratulations Paul & Wanda - what an amazing story. Your new baby girl is so blessed to have you as parents.I am so excited for you as you walk down the "parenting road". It's FINALLY your turn!!
We will keep you in our prayers!
Congratulations Paul and Wanda.
Katie and I are so thrilled for you. I know that you have waited a long time for this. You are going to be such awsome parents.
Love Colleen and Katie.
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