Flood of Prayers...Time of Celebration

Caleb's adoption is finalized! We are filled with so many emotions that I don't know if I will be able to express them all in this post. I know many have asked for updates, but due to respect of Caleb's birth family we wanted to wait until this all was done. I want to start off with a quick recap of the last few months for us. It all began on December 16th when the crying of a beautiful and perfect baby boy brought tears to my eyes and weakening of my legs. Caleb was placed in my arms and instantly I praised God and thanked his birthmother. Caleb turned four months on Sunday, and even though the months have been full of joy seeing him everyday, it’s also been full of trust, patience, and hope in our Father above. See we received a phone call on Valentine’s stating Caleb’s birthmother wanted him back in 48 hours. Instantly, as many of you know we sent out prayer requests and within 24 hours our story spread around the world. People were e-mailing and commenting from Turkey, Russia, NY to CA. With each day we waited for his birthmother to decide what she wanted to do we relied on God and how faithful He is to get us through another day. Then on March 2nd we received the phone call that one of the two most amazing women we know had decided to sacrificially forever give us Caleb to parent. With the support and love of her mother and her family, Caleb's rights were signed over to us on March 7th. We then faced another time of waiting when we needed the signature of Caleb's birthmother's father (she's a minor). Holding onto the belief that God is all good and does do miraculous things, the birthmother's birth father finally signed.

The thing that brings us such joy besides Caleb's adoption being finalized is that Caleb's birthmother will now be adopted by her stepfather, who is an amazing man of God. A story that only God could ordain.

I want to take a moment and also express our gratitude towards Caleb's birth mother and family. We have so much love and compassion for them and thankful that they are now apart of our extended family. Never once did Nate and I feel anger, resentment, frustration towards them; especially the birthmom, and how could we ever, she blessed us with a beautiful son?!? Forever we are grateful for Caleb's birthmother!!!!!

Now that our mountain is in the sea, we can look back and see that it was all for His will. Adoption isn't always going to be easy, but as Nate and I know from personal experience God’s picture is way beyond what we can fathom. Therefore, please be encouraged and not threatened on the struggles, uncertainty, love and relationships that comes with adoption.

As a special thank you for all your prayers and support, you are all welcome over next Friday, April 29th anytime between 5:30-7:30 PM for cake and celebration. Please e-mail, text or call if you plan on stopping over so we can have a count for cake. Thanks and hope to see you all!