Destined To Be Together

Jenny posted this post a few days ago and for some strange reason I missed the entire post. Saw it tonight and LOVED it. You can click here to see Jenny's entire post, but the video is by far my favorite. Therefore, I had to post that on our blog. Thanks Jenny! I too agree that they are destined to be together.

Untitled from Jenny on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today was my mom's birthday so Elyse and I spent the morning doing what us ladies do best, shop! We met at Mall of America (MOA) assuming that we would find lots to buy. Ironically, it was not a success, but the rest of the time was. The time went by so fast and I couldn't have asked for a better morning than spending it with my two favorite ladies in the world!
Us ladies (mostly Elyse) having some fun at Nickelodeon Universe. Elyse riding the escalator for the first time all on her own. Elyse shopping at the Disney Store, she LOVED the giant Mickey Elyse eating Nana's b-day dessert, wouldn't even stop for a picture

All in all, Happy Birthday Mom! I am so blessed to have you as my mom, Nana to Elyse and for being my friend. Thank you for all you do and I love you with all my heart!

Princess Pose

Not sure how it got started, but all I have to do is ask Elyse to show me her "Princess Pose" and this is what she does:

Family In Town

This past weekend, Nate, Elyse and I had Grandpa and Grandma (Nate's parents) visit. We had a wonderful time! Elyse surely got spoiled and was sad to see them leave (and we were too). We just wish it didn't go by so fast and already we are looking forward to seeing them again soon.

At the Minnesota's Farmers Market in Minneapolis, love it there!
Elyse opening some birthday gifts from Grandpa and Grandma
Love you both, and thanks for coming and for everything while here!

Grateful!

I just wanted to send out a post thanking everyone who has been so supportive the last 24 hours. We appreciate all the phone calls, visits, cards, e-mails and most importantly, your prayers. I will admit all the love and support we have got has really helped Nate and I cope, morn and trust God more than we did before. God has always taken us through something which leads to pain and soon enough turns to joy. We have so much confidence, faith and hope right now that God will provide us the perfect child in His timing. We have seen His beauty with the adoption of Elyse, and are encouraged to see what He will do with this adoption. We do ask that you still continue to pray for the following three things from the previous post. We also ask that you keep us in mind if you ever hear of a child being considered for adoption. We love you all and are so blessed to have you as family and friends! Thanks again.

"I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Full of Sorrow, But Still Trusting

So we just found out this morning that Lily has decided to parent. Nate and my heart dropped as we heard the news. Not only are we confused by this outcome, but so is Elyse. Trying to tell a little girl that God wants us to wait a little longer for a brother and that Lily will not be around anymore, is a odd thing for her to comprehend right now. But as for us, we are trusting God, but we hurt so much inside. We have been praying and building a relationship with Lily and baby boy since FEBRUARY and with a blink of an eye, it's over. I did tell Lily today that Nate and I forgive her and that we are not mad at her, just need closure and then said our last goodbyes.

I guess I'm asking for prayer for a few things...
1. Strength, wisdom and encouragement from God for us
2. Lily as she becomes a mother of two at 19.
3. God would provide us a child soon(preferable a son since Elyse only knows of having a baby brother).

Feel free to call or stop by; we are in a need for support and prayer from you all right now. Words just can't express how we are feeling. We know God will provide, but since we can't see that light at the end of the tunnel, we feel like we're sitting still in the dark.

Trusting in Him

So this morning Nate and I found out that Lily delivered baby boy. He is doing wonderful supposedly. The thing is that this is suppose to be a joyous event for Nate and I and right now my heart aches. The reason is because due to some events we are unable to make it to the hospital until birth counselor goes first. She is unable to make it till at least after 2. That's also not a guarantee that we will still be invited. I know God's plan will be perfect and beautiful, but as I sit here and type this I cry at the unknown. Therefore, please pray for us. Pray that Lily follows the spirit's guidance. Pray that we can see him today and pray that he becomes our son. I know these are selfish prayers because I desire to parent this little boy, but at the same time I know they are not because we can give him so much. I desire contentment and strength from Him today and for the next 12 days (in hospital and 10 days Lily gets to make up her mind). Hopefully in the end, the Klausers of three become the Klausers of four.