I am sure most people have heard our wonderful news. There are a lot of rules going on, so I cannot reveal too much on the internet but I just couldn't wait any longer to share on my blog how much we have been blessed!!
Let me start from the beginning, but again I cannot say names, etc. but I do want to share our story.
Before school started Neesa, Katie and I were at Target when we saw two brothers who had been at our school previously and they came up and asked us if we had seen them on TV, because they had been on MidDay live and were wanting to be adopted. That stuck with me. I prayed for God to send a sign if I was supposed to do something about this because I couldn't stop thinking about these two boys. I knew a baby was all Adam and I could think about and wanted at the time, but I just felt so strongly about this. I never told anyone about it. Well, about 4 days later Allie and I were out to eat and she started telling me that our aunt had seen two boys on MidDay and she wished we could adopt them. I immediately started to search for a video or something I could show Adam.
Finally, I found a video on WBKO (no it's not on there anymore) of the boys. I showed it to Adam and I said "Adam I want them." He in turn said "call." We then began calling and went through a lot of meetings, etc. and decided to adopt these boys. (That's a shortened version.)
So, for the last month, we have been on a visitation schedule, where we get to be with them twice a week and then they are staying the weekends with us. They are 7 & 9 and we are completely in love with them. I love them just as much as if I had carried them for 9 months. And yes, they look exactly like Adam!
Things are going exceptionally well, which I believe is all because this is God's plan. Adam and I have never been so happy and the emptiness we felt in our hearts for so long has been filled. As of December 17th, the boys will be in our home all the time. Then everything should be finalized by the end of February or beginning of March, meaning they'll take our last name and we'll be "officially" their parents.
When I am allowed to, I will post pics and much more about the boys. There are so many rules, etc. so this is all I can share at this time, but I want to thank everyone for the prayers you have prayed for our family. We continue to need those prayers that this will all be as smooth a transition as possible for our boys and us.
Love to you all!
2 years ago
Emily! ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!! I am sitting here with tears in my eyes as I read this. God does amazing things when we let him make the decisions for us. I will be praying that things continue to work out.
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Love your new header.....and I'm so glad you could finally share the amazing story:) I am so happy for you and Adam.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and your boys. They will have the most amazing loving home!!! You have been blessed, but so have they :)
ReplyDeleteEmily, I am so happy and excited for you and Adam. God is so good. These two boys are going to be the most fortunate boys on earth to have you both as parents. I cannot wait to see your first family picture!
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for you all!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and Adam!
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for this post:) Completely overwhelmed with tears of happiness and so overjoyed that God has so greatly blessed you and Adam with a family. I can not wait to meet your boys and read all about them on your blog! I am most certain that these boys will have the greatest parents and know that God will bless your journey as parents. Love all 4 of you:)
ReplyDeleteLOVED seeing those four figures at the top of your page, and the verse! If anything describes your journey, surely that does! LOVE you all to the moon and back and am SO THANKFUL for this wonderful blessing!
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ReplyDeleteI know you don't know me but I could just cry. You and Adam are giving these boys a new life and a wonderful loving home. I went to school with Adam and all I can say is God bless you both for the love that you all have to share.
Robin Lich
So happy for you:) I'm sure your holidays will be extra special this year!!
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ReplyDeleteEmily, I know that you don't know Jonathan and me well, but we have thought of you and prayed for you and Adam many times. I am overjoyed by your news! I know of the boys you are talking about - I was actually at WBKO the day that they were there on mid-day! They stole my heart and I have thought of them many times. I cannot wait to welcome them to the neighborhood! Congratulations Mommy! I just cannot imagine how special this Christmas will be for your family!
ReplyDeleteWith all the "awaiting Baby Cassady" links, I couldn't help but read about your journey. I went to school with Marty, Kyle and Staffanne. Anyway, congratulations! I have a little girl 6 and a little boy that's almost 8 and I couldn't imagine them searching for a mommy and daddy, it breaks my heart.
ReplyDeleteGod has really blessed you and those little boys. Can't wait to see pics of those two precious boys. I hope that it's okay I posted. Just couldn't help from congratulating you!
Two amazing boys for one amazing couple :) You will never know how much it means to me that I was part of this incredible journey. From the day we cried about the infertility to the day the you showed me the video of those sweet boys. It has been a blessing. and I am so thankful you are going to have the family you always dreamed of. Kerry and I are so impressed with you and Adam's mad parenting skills! You guys are pros!! You have spoiled my boys like crazy and I am excited to do the same for your boys!! Love you four with all our hearts!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I know the upcoming holidays will be so special for you all. Boys are definitely a lot of fun!
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