Thursday, March 12, 2009

Referral!!!


You, O' Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Psalm 86:13


Have you ever had a moment in your life where you really want to capture in words the bigness of the moment and then the words are washed away?  How do you fall in love so completely and so quickly?  All I could  think about was this scripture.  Wow.  We got our  referral last night.  She is perfect.  She is almost 2 1/2y.  She is a little peanut.  Quiet and shy.  We don't need to call her Little M anymore for Little Morgan.  She has a name.  A beautiful name.  So until we are allowed to call her by her name... she is B.  Do you mind adding us to your prayers?  We would like to get her home and snuggled within her new family.

For some lightness...our referral story.  I have been attached to my cell phone.  In class, I keep it on vibrate.  In meetings, it is on my desk (so rude, but oh well).  It is on me at all moments because I was not going to miss that call.  Yesterday, bible study to working out with a trainer (I heard that we need endurance) to orthodontist appt for Eliza.  I got home and was making a nice dinner for the kids and me because Jason was having a quick dinner with his two good friends.  Jason calls and says, "I just had an interesting conversation...."  My mind begins to race...."did my husband have an argument with someone?"  He continues, "with Jessica."  So, he takes his friend's car and is home to get the call and the email.  Yes, my phone was out of battery and I did not get the call.  He was so good and would not let Jessica tell him anything (not that she would have.)  So that nice dinner... never got eaten.  Actually, I have not slept or eaten much since that amazing call.  I loved my OB's when I was pregnant and now I love Jessica.

I know none of this probably makes any sense.  Thank God that I don't need to take an A&P test because that A would nose dive in a day.  We are just beyond excited.

31 comments:

coffeemom said...

OH jen! I am crying!!! I am so happy for you and just have chills! Horrah Hoorah!!!!!! Was she in care in May? If she was in the Gladney foster care I may have pics, if so, email me and I'll look! God is so good! I am thrilled for you! Now my prayer for you changes: court soon and successful!

Adoption Cubed said...

Yes! Yes! Yes! I am so excited for you guys! I can't stop smiling!

After all the anticipation to have your phone battery die....but what an amazing referral story! Sweet Jessica! I am so glad she was the one to deliver your news!

Prayers for you all to be snuggling soon! Lots of hugs!
Rebecca

Ryane said...

Congratulations!! What great news! We'll be praying for a speedy court date!

We are hoping Jessica has some good news for us some time soon too!

Elisabeth said...

Yay!!! Congratulations!!! What wonderful news!

emily said...

Oh Praise the Lord for He is good. Where is my picture? You will always remember Abes birthday. I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Lord for this precious gift of little B. :)

Amy said...

Hooray!!!! Congratulation!

That is wonderful news. I will be praying for a speedy court date for you too!

Nicholas said...

BEST NEWS EVER!! Oh, and I have a KILLER packing list!!!!!

Nicholas said...

Do you skype? I want to hear everything!

jen said...

Congratulations! I'm overjoyed for you and will pray for your family!

Lori S said...

I HAD to come read your story. I am SOOO super excited for you!! Not promising anything, but I may have pics, too.

Hoping for a quick court dates...I've read they are moving faster.

QB said...

Happy happy happy happy happy day! Knowing your family in real life, I am beyond happy for little B. I am so excited to meet her and will be hoping and praying for a quick, bearable wait for court/travel. I know exactly what you mean about not being able to put the feelings into words. Congratulations.

Meredith said...

Wow! Congratulations!

Jebena said...

Congrats Jen and Family---Enjoy each moment of the wait until Miss B is home!

P.S. Yes, we'll be praying on our end too!

Jennifer said...

Congratulations on your baby girl!!!!

Julie said...

Congratulations on your daughter!

Kristi J said...

I"m so happy for you guys...How wonderful!! Thank you so much for your prayers the last couple of days...they've been some hard ones, but we're looking forward to seeing a new face soon...We appreciate your kindnes..and again..I'm so happy for you guys, kristi

Tami said...

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another happy story! Love it!

Kim said...

Congratulations Jen! What a precious post! Will be praying for your daughters homecoming!

Sparkz said...

CONGRATULATIONS! What great news! You'll have to send us a pict and where she is etc. so we can take pictures while we are there for you!!!

Special Delivery said...

YAY!! Congratulations! What a fantastic day for your family! My husband and I will keep you in our prayers for a speedy and successful court date! Blessings to you all!

Robin said...

Jen...congrats!! I've had two of these moments..and each one is unique in it's own way!!!! Yes, you can, and do, fall in love immediately..and more so as time passes. So much that it hurts to look at their pictures.....

Anonymous said...

Tears, tears! So exciting. Now we HAVE to bring sweet Sophie to see you in Hing. They are the same age! Sophie's bday is 1/19/07! Will you email me offline with her name and pics b/c my friends in town (non-bloggers) just returned 3 weeks ago with their son and they have LOTS of Gladney baby pics (and videos) and want to share them with you!! And selfishly, I'd love to see her :) Congrats and enjoy!! hdaileader @ gmail.com

Justine said...

I just happened to check your blog today and am just so happy for you. It was destined for you to change your homestudy. So very excited for your family. What a wonderful story. I can't wait to hear more about your little girl. Hoping for a court date really soon.

Sparkz said...

oh you probably need my email address huh? :) chelseandavid@hotmail.com

We'd love to take pictures!

msl said...

Such wonderful amazing news!!! Congratulations on your new daughter!! I'm one more person who may have pictures... we picked up our daughter in September. If you'd like me to check just email me at mostan@aol.com,

Shelly Roberts said...

Rejoicing with your family!!!! I am SO curious also to know when she was in Gladney care. I have a bunch of pics of a precious sweetie from last spring that still have not be able to find who's family she belongs to. Email me if she was in Gladney care end of April/beginning of May. Blessings!, Shelly

robertsfamof7@yahoo.com

Maribeth said...

Congratulations! So happy for all of you! Soon, you'll have another smiling face to add to the soccer gang.

Rebecca said...

Congratulations!!! So exciting!

~Laura~ said...

Congrats! I was at the toddler house this week and took a few pics (not many but a few) if you'd like me too look through my pics to see if she's there then let me know. addiesmommy@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! I cannot wait to see her & hear her name. God Bless. Love, J

Tim said...

Hooray for March 11!!!!