This lead to some speedy movement on everyones behalf. Hannah and Clay chose a name, registered for things needed, almost picked a paint color for the room, borrowed car seats and other items they would need until they got their own ...etc.
In the meantime, I happily scurried to throw a surprise shower to help feed the joy and excitement that even 1 week of being "with child," at heart, SHOULD bring during this beautiful time.
Today, while awaiting the news of the babies birth, they were met with a phone call from their agency explaining some developing issues with the adoption plan on behalf of the birth father. It has been a heavy and painful day for my friends, but we are all choosing to remain hopeful.
Tonight, I sought out to bring comfort to Hannah and Clay. There are only a few "sure fire" ways that I know to do such and those include everything you see in the picture below:
Baby and Blizzards (which, to my delight, were buy one get one .25 which meant we could all have 1 instead of sharing 2 larges....oh and this was cause to break my ice cream rule) !!
I emailed Clay to confirm the blizzard idea and then texted Hannah to see if she wanted to test out the Veggie Lasagna (which was a HIT ...unlike the soup last night --had a mini-moment where I was gonna give up on the healthy idea--...bleck!) .
We ate and discussed the serious (regarding the adoption plan and what is specifically going on) and the not-so-serious (like ...Hannah told me that she read on a blog that The Bachelor picks V-I-E-N-N-A!!!....what?!) We hugged and we prayed over the situation briefly during our blessing.
We hurt with and for our sweet friends. All I had to offer today were my prayers and a verse that helped me during our adoption process to cling to hope even when my heart felt like it was going to burst with despair:
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26
I'd love for you to join us in choosing hope by praying for the completion of the adoption of our sweet friends daughter.
12 comments:
You got it!
And while you're at it, add my BFF Kristi & her husband Doyle to the prayer list. They want SO desperately to adopt, but they've been turned down twice & had one private adoption fall through when they found out the mother scammed them--after they gave her a ton of money they found out there never was a baby! Their own infertility issues mean that having one of their own is not happening either. It breaks my heart to see her sadness.
I understand their pain. With 2 failed adoptions it is so painful to walk that road. But God is faithful...He has blessed us with an adoption in August. I pray for peace and comfort for the family. This verse helped me a lot. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Hebrews 11:1
God is faithful to his promises! Hebrews 6 says through faith and patience we inherit His promises. He will be in their favor. Praying. :)
That picture is SO sweet. Little Harry would definitely lift my spirits in tough times! It looks like he worked his magic! I will be praying for Hannah and Clay.
I am feeling some sadness for Clay and Hannah. But God knows the answer and He will deliver.
As for the Bachelor??? NO way!!! If he chooses Vienna I will no longer watch that show.....well maybe not.
Just wanted you to know that I'm praying for Hannah and Clay and their adoption :) Happy Tuesday!
MandyJo
Adventuresofmj.com
I will be praying for them. I've been wondering where they were in their journey since you blogged about them a while back. Praying their daughter will be in their arms soon...please, Lord Jesus, let it be!
First things first. Praying so hard for them. God is so good and faithful and I know that He has the perfect plan for them!
Secondly- Audrey keeps saying "I want to eat icecream with Harrison" And Adeline wants to get ice Cream with "Icecream April", apparently that's your name now.
Praying praying - to the God who knows our hearts desires!!
without a doubt, you've got it! I can share in the pain, though the closest we have ever gotten to the birth was 2 weeks. God works in mysterious ways and He is with them.
praying for your friends and the completion of their family.
Praying!
praying with you!! Kris
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