A Miracle

It was a Tuesday. Lunch as usual at mom's store. I get a call on my cell phone from my friend who is a local ob-gyn. A baby boy will be born soon who needs parents. His mother does not want to meet his adoptive parents and has signed away her parental rights. I'm shaking. My mommy looks at me: "is it a baby?" I nod and call my very caught off guard husband. He wants to know more and so do I. That afternoon we visit her office and find out more. He will be born soon and he's perfect. He needs a family and that family is us.

While we talk to her, Ashley goes and buys 2 dozen baby blue cupcakes. We spend the rest of the evening knocking on the doors of just a few of our closest friends, handing out cupcakes, hugs, and the best news ever. Daniel gets so distracted he backs into a ditch and pops a tire. Thank you, Taylor, for changing it!

The next few days we spread the word to friends and family. We are still in shock. Then, our small group goes into action: ripping up carpet, painting, and starting online registries. I stand in awe in the middle of my house, listening to this amazing group of men and women who have prayed so diligently for this child. Laughing and crying with joy as they paint and move furniture. We, baby included, are so so blessed.

His name will be David Holman. David meaning "blessed" and Holman after Daniel's paternal grandfather who passed away this past year. He will be born very soon and we will be at the hospital patiently awaiting his arrival. This is what he looked like last week: 

 

Thank you, my friends and family, for your constant and generous support. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for his arrival. Pray for his birthmother as she prepares as well to give us this most amazing gift. Although papers have been signed, his birthmother will legally still have some time to change her mind. Pray that she will feel peace in her decision for this precious baby. For those of you awaiting your special little ones, always know that you remain in my prayers. As we approach the season of miracles, remember that they can still occur. We are looking forward to ours very very soon! More to come!