Update

We've heard nothing from the agency or birthmom since last Wednesday. We did hear some negative things about this particular agency, however, from the social worker who conducted our homestudy. After speaking with her, we feel that it would be risky to proceed with this agency at this time.

We have felt somewhat sad about our decision. After speaking with the birthmom, she is so real to us. It is amazing how quickly our emotions get involved. We are sad that this seems to be a closed door but trust that God will fulfill His plan for this birthmom and her baby, and for us as well.

Waiting and praying

Our phone call with the birthmom from Texas went very well. She is young and sounds very sweet. What a life-altering decision she is having to face and eventually make. We are now waiting for news of how she would like to proceed from this point. And as we wait for her, there is another birthmom in Florida who is pregnant with twins who is going to see our profile next week. I am stressing about all the what ifs of both situations. Jonny keeps assuring me that I can relax and trust God to guide and lead. We can't miss the baby (or babies!) He wants to bring into our hearts and home through adoption. I'll update when we know more.

Jonathan is enjoying the wonderful summer weather we are experiencing. We both spend lots of time outside on our deck.

all nerves...

We received word just hours ago that a birthmom in Texas wants to talk to us tonight! I am on pins and needles as we wait to get THE CALL. This is such a weird, emotional process. Jonny and I are going to speak to a complete, very pregnant stranger and talk about adopting her baby. I am struggling to express all that I am feeling. Anxious, jazzed, hopeful, uncertain, scared, and humbled are some of the myriad of emotions I am dancing through at the moment.

I just hope a glimmer of Christ shows through something we say tonight, no matter the outcome.

You are my sunshine

We've spent this week helping my parents settle into their new home. They bought a lovely home 10 minutes from us. We are happy to see them more often!

I just read the most amazing book. It is called "Fields of the Fatherless" by C. Thomas Davis. I bought it off Amazon for $4.00. It will challenge any believer to seriously take a closer look at becoming more involved with orphan ministry. This book shows how close orphans are to the heart of God and how we can and should be doing more to reach out to them. Some noteworthy websites to visit about the subject of orphan ministry are http://www.cryoftheorphan.org/ and http://www.hopechest.org/

The big 2

Jonathan turned 2 yesterday! We had a wonderful day. We celebrated most of the day with Mike and Jodi and our nieces and nephews because Michael and Emily received their first communion at church. Then we had dinner with our community group from our church. Jonathan kept receiving gifts all through the day! We ended up getting home late so we saved our gifts for this morning. So, his birthday celebration has lasted for nearly two days, which has been great. He now knows what a present is when he sees one! We are very thankful for our family and friends who helped make his birthday so special. Jonathan's life is an incredible gift and we bless our Father for letting us have the privilege of being his parents.

Kissing cousins

Last week, Jonathan spent some time with his cousin, Bella at Mom Razzano's house. He and Bella play so well together. These pictures show the affection they have for each other! Aren't they adorable?

Trip to ER

On Sunday, Jonathan had an accident at church. His finger got caught in a door and began bleeding pretty bad. It was his right thumb, and the nail turned purple and his whole thumb began to swell very noticeably. Jonny and I panicked and took him to the pediatric ER. Jonathan was such a trooper during the x-ray, then the cleaning and bandaging of his thumb. The doctor gave him Tylenol with codeine and it really made him sleepy. He is much better now and his thumb is healing nicely. Perhaps he won't lose his fingernail after all.