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Saturday, March 26, 2011

And Baby Makes 4

This week has been an emotional roller coaster.

On Wednesday afternoon as I packed to come to my cousin's funeral, I got a call from our adoption agency saying that they would like to present us to a birth mom.  This was the second such call that we have received.  We got the first one a few weeks ago, and after six long days we finally heard back that the birth mom had chosen another family.  So when I got this second call I quickly put it out of my mind, figuring that we wouldn't hear back right away, and preoccupied with the thought of heading to a funeral.

Thursday afternoon, when we were stopped in San Luis Obispo for lunch on our way to San Jose {yes, we know the way to San Jose... I couldn't resist} we got another call from the agency telling us that the birth mother had chosen us to be her baby's family.  *Did you hear that???*  Chosen us

So in a parking structure in San Luis Obispo we got to tell Beau that he was going to have a baby sister.


{My sister took these pictures with her camera phone, so excuse the quality.}

Friday morning, while I was at my cousin's funeral, I got a voice message letting us know that we need to be in Salt Lake City by Thursday because they are inducing on Friday.  THIS FRIDAY.

So {no April Fool's here} our baby girl will be joining our family in just six short days, on April 1st.

Can I tell you that we serve a God of miracles?

And how nice it was to be able to share such wonderful news with our entire family.  It was a little something to rejoice about at a time when there would normally not be too much rejoicing.

Thank you to all who have been praying for Justin's family.  Stephanie has been amazingly graceful and a picture of strength.  We got some good news that my Aunt Jodi seems to have a good prognosis.  They are still running some tests, but my cousin {her son that is a Physician} is hopeful and encouraging.  For those of you that are curious, Aunt Jodi has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma which is a cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow. 

Despite the circumstances, we have had a wonderful weekend with our family.  Today we spent the day watching old videos of past family reunions and making fun of ridiculously short shorts {on men}, big teeth and awkward stages

We are heading home tomorrow.  I am anticipating an overwhelming week of trying to prepare a nursery, make travel arrangements, and shop for baby essentials.  All amazingly good things that I have been looking forward to for a long time.

Please continue to pray for Stephanie and Aunt Jodi.

And please pray that everything will go smoothly with our adoption.  Pray for this birth mom... that she would be blessed with a smooth delivery and confidence that she is making the right decision for her baby.  Pray that papers would be signed and processed quickly so that we can come home soon as a family of four.

24 comments:

  1. God's timing is always so amazing. Prayers for all the details to be blessed by Him. xoxo

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  2. This is by far my favorite post!! I'm so happy to meet the newest addition to the Blakely family. I love and adore you all...all 4 of you!!

    xoxo,
    Jen aka...Penelope holder, playmate, diaper changer, rocker, bottle giver and anything else you might need. Oh and I will not slack on my duties at MAAY :o)

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  3. Wow! Congratulations!! So happy for you guys! What a beautiful blessing in the midst of such heartache...

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  4. Tears of joy. God bless you and your growing family.

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  5. Wow!! Congrats! So excited for you and your family, and covering you in prayer right now.
    God is good.

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  6. Got chills. God never ceases to amaze me. In the midst of tragedy God brought about, in his perfect timing, awesome news. There was sweet joy upon the horizon going into a weekend of saddness. Congratulations on your sweet little blessing. We will be praying for a safe delivery, safe travels and smooth transition as you become a family of FOUR!
    Kristen & John too :)

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  7. How can one read this and not get tears in their eyes. God's blessings and his amazing hand in all situations never ceases to amaze me. I am so excited for you and your little family as it grows. I will definitely be praying this week for your safe travels and for the birth of your new little girl. Also, I will be praying for the birth mother, that God will give her peace and assurance of her decision as I know none of us could ever imagine the sacrifice she is making to give her little girl the best possible life with your family. Can't wait for the Newborn Commiserating to begin ;)

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  8. Oh Emmy. I am so happy to have seen your FB post on my feed this morning! TEARS! SO very happy for you and I WILL keep you all in our prayers. Thanks for sharing and for starting my day with tears of Joy and conviction that He takes care of us and hears our every prayer. Please keep us posted so we can pray with specifics! God bless you, sister.

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  9. Oh wow, how exciting! Congratulations :) Am looking forward to updates

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  10. I am crying at my computer...that picture of you and Nathan hugging. Too much. I love it. I love you. I love this baby girl!!!

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  11. WOW!!!! What a blessing! Congratulations and best of luck to you all as you face this CRAZY week! Can't wait to hear all about your family journey this week and the many days to come!!!
    Kendra

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  12. I can't say it any better than those who've commented before me. God's mysterious ways have mysterious timing, too. :) Congratulations, and Good Luck in this crazy week you've got coming!

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  13. Congratulations!!! So excited for ya'll and your baby girl!! What a blessing!!!

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  14. I'm so very excited for you and your family!!!

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  15. He is Able, that is for sure! What beautiful news in such a time of heartache for your family. Prayers are coming, but we all know how wonderful you will be for this sweet baby girl! Yes, she chose you, but so did He.

    Those pictures of your family are beautiful, and the sky? Wow!

    Thinking of you this week, and sending prayers to all!

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  16. Wow Emmy, what awesome news!! I am so excited for you guys. Can't wait to "meet" her :)

    Continued prayers coming your way!

    Sarah

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  17. Tears of joy, my friend - thank you God, for answered prayers! I am so thrilled for you and your family, Emmy! Continuing to pray for your family, you, your new baby girl and her birth mother. Let me know if there is anything else I can do!

    XO,
    Heather

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  18. wow!!! definitely praying for y'all! congrats on getting your baby girl!!

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  19. This brings tears of JOY to my eyes!!! Praise God!

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  20. I just started following your blog today, you already brought tears to my eyes. I will say a prayer for your family. Congratulations on the new baby, what an incredible miracle or love and happiness she will bring into your home.

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  21. congratulations on your new addition!

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  22. Check out Emmy's Mom's blog!! This particular post says that the birth mom's water broke at 11:15 pm Wednesday night (the 30th).

    http://sallywhite.blogspot.com/2011/03/genesis-171-14.html


    Emmy, we are all so excited for you and your family!!!!

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  23. This brings tears to my eyes. I only just "met" you, but I am so happy for you!

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  24. Wow! Congratulations!! So happy for you guys! What a beautiful blessing in the midst of such heartache...!!

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