7-28-08
Wow it is hard to believe Donavan will be 7wks old Wed. He is doing so well. He has truly blessed our lives in so many ways. There are so many people that has been brought together to pray for him and us. I must say Darrin and I have been truly changed by this experience. I know God has great things in store for him. He looks far bigger in these pictures I took yesterday (notice the end table legs and it will put his size in more perspective). He is truly a wonderful and happy baby. We still have not heard anything yet as far as the Aunt and possible relative placement with her other than she has found out she is also pregnant now. That is a good thing for us. I am sure it is a blessing for her. Please continue to pray for us and God to do the impossible and clear the way for us to adopt him. We love you all and pray for God's blessing over you.
History
Well we actually started this journey February 2005. This is when we received a packet in the mail for no reason with pictures of children in the state system in need of adopted families. Now I will say that two days prior, my husband and I saw a billboard with a child's picture needing a forever family; this is what God used to spark the interest. That is when Darrin and I started discussing in extent about adoption. We spent alot of days together in prayer and seeking Gods confirmation. We did not want to walk into something just based on an emotion that would change. We needed to know this was God's purpose for us. We are unable to have children of our own; and honestly up to this point we were very content in our marriage. Then God decided this was the path He wanted us on. March of 2005 we contacted our local Department of Social Services and requested information. We had our application,fingerprints, references, pictures, along with background information finally turned in by May of 2005. So we have been on this journey for over 3 years. Now I must say 8 months was spent in building a house due to the trailer we lived in just would not pass all the fire codes. I must say God has taught us a great deal through this process. We have learned so much from the people God has put in our path to help us, encourage us, and pray for us. Most of all Darrin and I have become much more dependant on the Lord Jesus. It can be very discouraging at times than at others it can be the most rewarding thing you could experience. My husband has said we have been pregnant waiting on our children for such a long time that as they walk through our door for the first time we are not going to know how to act!
Meet our Dogs
Meet our Dogs:
The Black Dog is Cole. I guess you could say he is the lead.
The Brown Dog is Duke. I guess you could say he is the loyal but not very smart one.
Then there is LITTLE BIT. Yes you guessed it; she is the one under the covers on the couch. From her point of view she does not believe she is a dog.
