"Jesus must become greater…" John 3:30
Kolby and I have always wanted to adopt. We dreamed of adopting even before we were married. Looking back I realize that we have been preparing for this adoption for a long time. Years of coming to this point. This moment in time. It is mind blowing to stop and think of the things God … Read more
The phone rang today. I looked down to see that our adoption agency was calling. My heart jumped and I turned to show it to Mary Beth. We both froze for a moment, smiling, wondering if this could be the call… The boys started whispering, “Who is it?” “Who is it?” “Who is it?” Then … Read more
Yesterday we met with one of my best friends and saw her sweet baby girl for the first time. She was so amazing and holding her was such a joy. Meeting her made me imagine what it will be like to meet our baby for the first time. Holding her gave me hope towards the … Read more
My mind spins with the thought of when I will be a mom again. I remember being pregnant with the boys and figuring out the due date. Wondering will they be early or late. Having a time line of some sort and being able to make plans. Preparing the room. Getting all the things you … Read more
I find myself doing all the things I did when I was expecting our boys. Cleaning. Preparing. Painting. Making room. I’m taking stock of the things we have and the things we need. I’m nesting. While I was pregnant with the boys I would look at my stomach and know that soon my baby would … Read more
It has been two months since our home study was complete and we’re still waiting. This process could take anywhere from a week to two years. We could get a phone call today or next spring. Right now our agency is looking for a mother who is wanting to put her baby up for adoption … Read more
We’ve always known we would adopt but last fall both Mary Beth and I felt that God was leading us to begin the process. Just last week we completed our home study. Our “life book” is done and we’re waiting to get the final okay from our adoption agency, Heritage Adoption in Tulsa. We’re excited … Read more