Monday, February 9, 2009

Day 285: The Call

Do you like a good story? I mean a really good story. One that makes you laugh...and cry...and fall in love all over again? I LOVE good stories, be it book or movie or real life. My all time favorite book is A Voice in the Wind, by Francine Rivers. I have re-read the entire series (four books) six or seven times and they grip my heart every time. There's something about seeing love and passion and forgiveness unveiled that inspires me to be better, go deeper, and love harder. Good stories remind us of God's goodness and maybe even give us hope for the future...

Since we're talking about good stories, I thought I might tell you one. Feel free to settle in with some popcorn...and watch a God-sized miracle unfold...

For weeks I was in a love/hate relationship with January 27th. The "27th" of every month holds significant weight for me because we had our first agency meeting on April 27th and oddly enough, 4 months later, we were officially put on the waiting list on August 27th. I look forward to every 27th for two reasons. First, we receive agency updates and second, it marks another month of waiting behind us and puts us one month closer to our Babyheart. So...it wasn't the 27th I took issue with....it was January. January 27th marked 9 months exactly. I knew it shouldn't be a big deal. I knew that we should expect to wait 12-18 months...but I was struggling with the fact that every other woman would be having her baby on the day that simply marked another "waiting" milestone for me. My heart was a wreck. The injustice can be suffocating at times...but back to the story...

For weeks leading up to January 27th I was a mess. Agency drama coupled with difficult decisions, made that time even worse. The longer we waited the more impossible the situation felt and in our hearts the give-up process had begun. I woke up with a heavy heart on Tuesday, January 27th, and on my drive into work, I questioned God for the umpteenth time, on what the heck he was doing. I bitterly threw out, "the least you could do is have the agency call, today....give me some sign of hope." I reminded him that every other woman would be having her baby, today...and that I could have had four babies by now had my body been made to work.

At 12:30pm (on the 27th) I received a voicemail from Ben, "Honey, call me back right away, the agency called."

Five year's worth of frustration came through my tears and my heart wept because I knew. I knew that God had finally heard my cry. Because I never thought this day would come, I really hadn't put much energy into thinking about how it would happen, what I would do, or how I would feel. I can't explain the rightness of what I felt in the 5 seconds it took for me to call Ben. The phone rang once...Lord, you heard me...twice...it's been 9 months, today...a third time...thank you for --

"Honey! The agency called and a birth mother picked us!!!"

I was so clouded with emotion [and again as I type] all I could muster was a meek, "Really...?"

"Yes! It's a crazy situation. She found us through your blog....called our agency...and told them she was already signed up with a different agency, but that she wants us to be the parents...."

I am seriously weeping as I type this...I can't even process the miracle of it all...I know that you want to hear the end of the story....but you have to let me continue to build it...this is a "good" story, remember? I have to go back to this feeling of rightness. It's the only way I can describe to you what I felt. As soon as Ben told me that our birth mom found us through my blog, I knew it was God. Apart from the fact that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of women blogging about infertility and adoption and this precious woman found me, it resonated perfection. I started this blog so that I could document our journey through adoption. I wanted our son/daughter to one day read their story, through my written word, capturing the raw emotion of our love. I had no idea how healing this blog would be...and the personal growth that would result. When I heard that someone read my words....including all the dark, nasty moments...and still said, "this is the family for me," I knew it was right. Doesn't it just make sense that God would take something so raw...so personal...so real...and use it to connect two people forever? I am astounded by his love for me. He truly is faithful, even when we are faithless. Hear my testimony and be encouraged. My heart can be described no other way. I lacked all faith that morning...but God sill heard my heart cry. And answered.

Okay, okay, back to the story! [smile] Ben was only given a handful of details, at first, including the mother's name, location, age, and baby's race and due date. I have to tell you that nothing about this match is what I expected. Ephesians 3:20 says that "He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." The truth of this has hit full force. He has done immeasurably more...

Our baby's mother is named Rebekah. Yes, you read it right. I've met two people my entire life that spelled their name the same way as mine. He has done immeasurably more... She was with another agency and had looked through dozens of profiles, but didn't have peace about any of them. He has done immeasurably more... One of my blog friend's real life friends told her about my blog this summer and she "happened" to meet Rebekah on a discussion board several years ago and they've been buddies ever since. When Rebekah chose adoption this woman sent her my blog address and told her to check us out. He has done immeasurably more... Rebekah's exact words, "I clicked on the link and as soon as their blog came up I started jumping up and down....I KNEW it was them. I started reading and it only confirmed that it was." He has done immeasurably more...

Rebekah is around my age, with kids at home. She is a good mom and it was immediately apparent that she loves her kids more than life. She loves the Lord with all her heart and chose us because she wants her baby to grow up in a Christ-centered family. He has done immeasurably more... She does live out of state, which she thought might change our minds about picking her [she doesn't know that I would go to the ends of the earth...]. Little Babyheart will be a beautiful mix of Caucasian and Hispanic and has a loosely planned birthday of July 6th. He has done immeasurably more... The part that screams miracle to me, is Rebekah. She is extraordinary. I mean it. I'm not just saying that because she's about to give me the world. She is strong and confident and hard working and excited. She is actually excited that God has brought redemption to the situation and is using her to ignite life in us. I am speechless. Ben is speechless. The ageny is speechless. God is smiling. He has done immeasurably more...

There is so much to write...but like any good story, I'm going to let the fullness sink in before I share more.

Take a good look at me, God, my God;
I want to look life in the eye...

I've thrown myself headlong into your arms—
I'm celebrating your rescue.
I'm singing at the top of my lungs,
I'm so full of answered prayers.

~ Psalm 13 (The Message)

Big Smiles on "The Call" day!

Oh, and by the way. This is my 100th post. [Huge Smile]

89 comments:

  1. SHUT UP!!!! EEEK~! my heart is punding so hard right now, my eyes are brimming with tears. God is so good! to him be the GLORY! GO GOD!

    ps. can i just say i knew it?!?!?

    CONGRATS x 1000!!

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  2. Wow! I am just speechless! Congratulations!!! :)

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  3. yeah!!! the crazy thing is that i am sitting at my mom's house and she is your "secret reader" and she just said "i havent looked at bekah's blog lately, anything new" as i started to say, "no, they are still waiting..." i looked at my updates and saw your post! how crazy...we'll be praying!!!

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  4. I am really excited for you! What perfect timing! It seems like such a strange thing to be matched through a blog... but what a wonderful God-thing. Hooray! :o)

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  5. Your 100th Post made my year! I am crying tears of joy for you. God is good!

    I can't wait to hear more of your story. Your baby is truly a gift from God.

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  6. Wowza!! WHAT. A. STORY. I was just about to head to bed and thinking about finding a new book to start, but I don't think I can find anything in my house to read as fantastic as your post!

    July is a great month to have a birthday, speaking from experience. ;o) Can't wait to hear more, your sweetpea is SO loved already.

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  7. Yea! I'm so happy for you guys, and finding each other through your blog, how crazy...

    congrats!!!!!

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  8. I have no words... just, PRAISE GOD!!!

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  9. I am soooo speechless and that never happens!!! We(jason & I) are so very happy for you and Ben!!! My heart sing a special song for you tonight!! =) WOW!!! I get my boys in June and you get your boy/girl in July!!! What more could we ask for....OUR GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!

    Can't wait to hear more!!!

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  10. oh my goodness....I LOVE that story...I am so happy for you....so exciting..I have only been following your journey for a short time now, but this just feels so right!!

    enjoy this moment...
    m:)

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  11. Yea! I have been waiting for this post and am rejoicing with you!

    BTW, my due date is July 9th! We find out this Thursday if we will be blessed with another girl or the long awaited son. :) Can't wait to hear what you're getting!

    Blessings to you, Ben and Rebekah!!

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  12. Oh Rebekah....tears are streaming down my face. As I sit here with my 8 day old son....I know the love that is in store for you and it makes my heart so full knowing this is headed your way. I'm just so happy for you and this is just the beginning of your beautifully wonderful story. :)Congratulations!! I'm so excited to be on this journey with you.
    Jamie

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  13. WOOOOHOOOOO!!!! I don't even know what to say! I couldn't be happier for you two! Can't wait to follow this journey!

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  14. Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! Can't wait to hear more details...I hope the months fly by until the baby is here. :)

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  15. Love the verse in Ephesians. Love the story. Love you and Baby P. Can't wait to watch these next months unfold.

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  16. What a great way to celebrate the 100th post! Congratulations! My husband and I just started the adoption process because we weren't born to conceive children either, but God has given us the desires to be parents. I'm praying everything works smoothly for you!

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  17. oh my goodness!!! Congrats! How perfect is all that? I also am speechless! I couldn't be happier for you two!!!

    Happy 100th post and Happy Jan 27th!!!!!!!

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  18. I will type my comment........when I pick my jaw up from off the floor!!!

    OH MY GOLLY GOSH!!!! I hope that you can hear my squeals through this computer!!!!! I am so beyond stinkin' happy for you R!!!!! and B!!!!
    I can't wait to continue reading and watching this amazing story unfold!!!!
    You kept the faith..........He is faithful!!!
    What a God story this will be!!!!

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  19. I'm crying as I read this because I've been praying for you and Ben since we found each other in blog land. I remember the emotions of finding out that we were chosen. It's one like I can not ever ever ever explain. Hold on tight....it get's crazier from you.... A HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU...you're going to be a summer mommy before you know it. WOW. Good is SO GOOD.

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  20. YAY!!!!!! I love a good love story and this is a great one! God is so good and your precious baby is going to be so worth the wait. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It is so encouraging! God is SO good!!!

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  21. Wow! What an exciting day. I am so truly happy for you. I will continue to pray for you and the family of the birth mother. Please keep us up to date, we are all so excited for you and Ben. What a miracle with so many signs from God.
    And I LOVE that you added the baby ticker!

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  22. Congratulations, my friend!!!!! I am SO, SO, SO excited for you!!! GOD is so good!!!!!!! I can't wait to meet Babyheart and neither can the girls!!!!!!!! We got lots of loving waiting for him or her!!!! I will continue to pray for you. My heart is just bursting with joy for you and Ben.

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  23. I've already heard this story, and I'm still crying reading it unfold.

    I get to be an Auntie. Can't wait.

    Rachael

    (ps) it's a boy...I'm calling it

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  24. I am so, so thrilled for you! Although I haven't commented on your blog, I have been praying for you. {{hugs}} I will continue to pray for you and Ben, for the birth mom and your darling little baby.

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  25. I am in tears for you both!! I am sooo happy for you both!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
    God does work in mysterious ways!!!

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  26. That is a WONDERFUL story!!! Congratulations!!

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  27. Just absolutely amazing!! I am thrilled for you and Ben. Your 100th post is the best one you've written so far, and you really captured the moment of the Call. Congratulations!!!

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  28. Congratulations to you, Ben and your families! How wonderfully exciting. Thank you so much for sharing this moment with us. :)

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  29. I am gushing right now! I cannot believe- scratch that... I CAN believe that it has happened, because He works in mysterious and wonderful ways. Thank you for sharing your joy!

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  30. Dear Rebekah... While reading you latest entry, I cried... and am still crying tears of pure joy for you and Ben. I don't know you, but have been reading your story for a long time. I have shared with my husband and my social worker on several occasions... that if I were pregnant and seeking to put my baby up for adoption, I would choose you and Ben, without thinking twice. From the first time I read your blog, I knew that you were a special couple... different from many others. The emotions are overwhelming... it is as if want to give you a big hug...! I hope and pray that, in God's time, I will experience that same pure joy that has filled your heart! I cannot begin to share with you how happy I am for you and Ben... but, I will say that, through all of the pain, heartache, feelings of defeat, and pure sadness... our God is sooooo BIG, and we just can't, not EVER, underestimate His incredible glory and love for us. I will be praying for you and your babyheart. I do feel encouraged by your entry and thank you for sharing your heart! Your happiness bleeds steadily through your story! Hugs, prayers, and more hugs... Julie G :)

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  31. Oh. My. Goodness!!!! Our God is Just! That! Good!!!! He is THAT big and He is THAT small, to care about every tiny detail that made this BIG picture come into focus! I am so stinkin happy for you and Ben! I cannot wait to see the rest of the story unfold!!!!

    Bless you and your little family and BLESS that sweet wonderful completely unselfish woman for following her heart adn GOd's leading!

    WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!

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  32. you were right, that is amazing. I can't believe you have the same name and the things God did...it is so beautiful.

    i love the picture of you and ben, so perfect :)

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  33. I'm reading the responses and tearing up! You are SO loved and so many people have been praying for you! We are over the moon with excitement for you and Ben! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you a bit last night! Can't wait to hold babyheart!

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  34. I have tears in my eyes! What an amazing story and you wrote it so eloquently. God works in mysterious ways, doesn't He? So happy for you!

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  35. I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! CONGRATULATIONS! TELL US MORE! WHEN IS SHE DUE? AMAZING NEWS!

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  36. Oh my, Rebekah, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes reading your wonderful news. I am so excited for you. God really heard your prayers. You are such a beautiful woman, inside and out. You will be a fantastic Mom!!!
    The fact that she found you through your blog is even more amazing. God's ways are miraculous. Praise the Lord!!!

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  37. What an amazing story! Congratulations on your match - its so exciting. I pray that everything continues to go well for you and your little Babyheart.

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  38. Wow! That truly is a miracle! Congratulations and we can't wait to hear more of this love story.

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  39. I love Voice in the Wind too! BUT THIS STORY IS EVEN BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I cannot tell you how excited I am for you. How awesome is this. Oh yeah!! PRAISE GOD. This is awesome awesome news.

    I'm so excited for both of you. Congrats!!!

    ~~~BIG HUG~~~

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  40. Oh my gosh!! I'm ecstatic for you! I read your blog regularly, but don't comment often. You are such a real, authentic person that it's a joy to read your words, whether you're in a high place or a low one. I could not be happier for you. Praise God for Rebekah (both of them!)

    (I love the Mark of the Lion books too.)

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  41. I was on my way to take my own perfect half Hispanic, half caucasian son to get his two month shots when I read this. And I got tears in my eyes and just knew the day would be ok.

    I've followed your story for so long and felt like you were expressing my every thought and feeling through the process of IF and adoption. Our babies will be about 9 months apart, but I will always think of yours as I watch mine grow.

    So happy for you! I can't wait to hear more, and to watch you and Ben bless this woman, your child, and live God's love out loud!

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  42. I'm wiping away the tears as I type...

    We're SO excited for you guys an all that God has done and is about to do in your lives. That story is AMAZING! What a legacy your baby will have!

    Wow!

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  43. I had tears in my eyes and my heart was beating so fast reading this. I am so excited for you! Congratulations, Mom!!! What an amazing story.

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  44. I've been following your blog for a few months, and am in tears of joy for you! Congratulations!

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  45. This post is amazing and left me with lots of tears and joy for you both. God is so good, he is SO GOOD. I cannot even find the words to say how happy I am for you and how humbled I am by his perfect will and perfect grace.
    Can I also say that the 27th is my favorite day as well? My birthday is 8/27 and I am actually rooting for this baby to be born on 2/27.
    *hugs*

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  46. I have been following your blog for a while now and I have chills. Thank you God.

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  47. CONGRATS! I cannot wait to see the "Linked with Birthmom" with your profile!

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  48. WHAT?! OMG, that is an AMAZING story!!! Holy cow, I don't even know what to say other than a HUGE Congratulations!

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  49. I am weeping for you. Our God is amazing. Every day for months I have checked your blog... waiting every moment with you, anticipating the day I would read you had been chosen. It doesn't suprise me at all that God would make the 27th THE DAY. Let me share with you about what He did for me...
    I am a mommy to three children (the last only a week old), all through adoption. My husband and I struggled for years with infertility - not chosing treatments, just trying on our own. After 3 years of trying, I became pregnant only to loose our baby through miscarriage. Our baby's due date was in October. Our first daughter was born to us on October 19th 3 yrs later... God redeemed that month for me - Our second daughter became ours on February 14th... the exact date we had lost our biological baby six years earlier. MY GOD redeemed the exact day that we had suffered the death of our first daughter! WOW!!! What a God we serve. I am rejoicing for you and Ben... and praising our most Gracious God and King!
    blessings, and praying for you..
    aimee eischen

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  50. Came over here from L&F...I'm so excited for you and your husband!
    Praise God!!

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  51. There's nothing like the day you get "The Call."

    Are you considering an open adoption? We've been in ours for 8 years now.

    Congratulations, Rebekah. May the road ahead be smooth for everyone.

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  52. BTW... are you on facebook? I would love to keep in contact with you some more. I'm just getting ready to start our family blog... although I must say it's a little intmidating! Find me on FB... aimee eischen (from the last post with the 3 kiddos; 1 just a week old)
    SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

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  53. Been following your blog and praying for you all for many, many months, now. God is so good. I am so delighted for you all. Will continue to hold you all close in prayer as you wait for July and baby to arrive.

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  54. Okay. Now is the time to stop "blog stalking" you and come clean! This is so EXCITING! I found your blog through a friends blog and my heart has been touched! Our God is so AMAZING! I have a great friend who is going through the adoption process and for some reason God has just put a soft place in my heart for you Awesome people! Every time I pray for my dear friend, I have been praying for you. I will continue to do so! WOW!
    Samantha in Georgia!

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  55. Oh man, your post had me in tears. And I hardly ever tear up. Wow. Just wow.

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  56. I am so happy for you! I am not a religious person, but I just can't help but think that SOMETHING special happened here. I always knew you would be matched with a wonderful birth-mother who would bless you with a beautiful child - YOUR child. It's an amazing story and I could not be more excited for you!

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  57. WOW!!! love you friend. I cried again as I read your words. Can't wait to be a mom with you in June (rooting for the 27th) Loving that baby already.

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  58. I've been reading your blog for quite some time now, just waiting for this very post. I thought, what a great excuse to come out from hiding to tell you congrats. I am so happy for the two of you!

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  59. Oh sweetheart!!! I was at work when Laura told me and went directly to your blog to read. I could not read because I had tears streaming down my face, had to go home and re-read and write this. I am soooooo very excited for you and Ben. I agree with your sister "a boy", goes with the other boys to be born right around this precious mothers due date. What fun to have all you children together!!!! Again, wonderful, awesome, amazing!!! Our God is so good. We love you all. Fil Pride!

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  60. i keep coming back to see how many comments you will end up with and I love seeing how many people are thrilled to here your baby is on its way!

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  61. OHMIGOSH! This is AMAZING! Isn't God so much bigger and better than you could ever even hope to imagine? I am so happy for you, words can't describe :) Enjoy this most amazing moment!

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  62. I am so excited for you both! God is good, isn't He? I will wait on tenterhooks for the rest of the story. I am so excited for you!!!

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  63. Tears of JOY!!!!! are streaming down my face right now after reading your latest entry. I am so HAPPY for you all, what an AMAZING beginning to your childs story:) OMG!! I don't know what else to day other than I am truely happy for you and as always you all are in my thoughts and prayers. ((happy hugs)) God Bless

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  64. I looked and looked and then read it again and cried some more and feel so happy and excited for you. I love how you give Him the glory, you know where all our happiness comes from! WOOT Lots of love and prayers to you all.


    Hope

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  65. Rebekah, I honestly had a strong feeling that you would get matched soon! I'm so happy to read that I was right! I'm thrilled for you! Congratulations, and I'm so looking forward to following you on this new journey! :)

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  66. I am thrilled for you! When it's right, it's right!

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  67. Rebekah!!! No way! God is amazing and I have tears in my eyes as I write. He cares about the details! He truly cares about the details! He heard your cry. You are not forsaken. You are not abandoned. Praise God for He does great things. And He cares about the details.

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  68. What an amazing God we have -I am SO excited for you guys!!! I can't wait to follow more of your amazing journey and read your updates. I pray for you daily and will continue -just a truely amazing story!!!

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  69. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited to be comment #67 on here! I am sooooooo excited for you guys! I love reading your story and sharing it with people I know because this story has God written all OVER it.

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  70. Rebekah!!!

    I am seriously speechless right now! I have been away from blogging for a few weeks and I can see that I have missed A LOT! I'm sorry for being a slacker and not commenting about this fantastic news sooner. I am overjoyed for you and I can't wait to hear more of the story as it unfolds. This is just AMAZING and I truly couldn't be happier!

    Hugs to you,

    Melba

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  71. Rebekah!!

    Wow, I am speechless...I am SO SO SO SO VERY HAPPY and excited for you!! I know you said your 100th post would be good, but I wasn't quite expecting THIS...WOW! What an awesome story...I have been away from the blogosphere for a couple of weeks now and it seems I have missed a lot. I'm sorry I'm so late in commenting on this post, I feel like a toad.

    Congratulations...I am thrilled beyond belief for you and I can't wait to hear more as the story unfolds!

    Hugs, my Friend,

    Melba

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  72. As I do EVERY DAY when I check your blog I prayed tonight, Dear Lord bless this couple with the child they so desperately want. I have you on my google reader so I saw the pic of your dear hubby with his thumb up and I let my mind wander for a minute that the thumb up meant a baby, so why am I sitting in my living room crying like a big dummy after reading your post, I am soooooo happy for you! I did a blog entry today on my heavy heart and I'm going to go and update it with this story....PRAISE GOD!!!!

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  73. OH MY GOD!!! I am crying, laughing, freakign out!!! I am SOOO happy for you and Ben and little Babyheart!!! YIPPY!!!! God is SOOO awesome!

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  74. You have been on my mind so much lately, I just had this feeling...that you would be making an announcement soon. I am so happy for you and your husband. Many prayers!

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  75. Oh my gosh!!! I had a feeling that I should check your blog today! I am so very happy for you both!

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  76. congratulations! i think it's especially awesome that she made her decision after seeing your blog, though I can hardly say I'm surprised. . .anyone (everyone) who reads this blog can see you are a mother and an awesome one! this made my day!

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  77. (I'm *sobbing* right now) A good friend of mine entered Heaven today after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, and I'm so reassured and amazed that the cycle of life continues. How perfect to read your post today, of all days! I am overwhelmed with joy for you both...you'll be in my thoughts and prayers throughout the days to come. A million times, congratulations!
    ~Heather

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  78. Praising God with you for your MIRACLE! I will continue to pray for you and your growing family!

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  79. Just came across your blog via a cross-post about your amazing news from Mel's blog.

    Such an awesome, amazing, God does work miracles story!

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  80. I'm soo happy for guys, Rebekah! Rachael told me about this last Sunday. Congratulations!!

    Let me know when you want me to start working on the adoption announcement! :)

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  81. Aw, congratulations!! Whohoooooooooooooo

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  82. WOW!! You are so inspiring...and this story...this placement just "fits" you guys! How perfect...God is great!! I am sitting her crying reading and feeling your excitment! I can't wait to meet your new little one!! Congratulations!!!!! Congrats on your 100th post...how PERFECT!

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  83. Oh my goodness! I have never heard a better match call before. This is truly amazing a truly a work of God. Congratz. I'm just now reading this after starting your post about the sonogram and was completely confused. I should really read posts in order.

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  84. Happy 100th and congratulations!!!! That is so exciting!

    All the best.

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  85. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm SO happy for you!!! I haven't been on the computer at all since I made the posts on your "25 random things", but I have been praying for you and Ben. Like you, I love a good story and this is one of the best!!
    I rarely cry for joy, but I did when I read this because I have become so invested emotionally in your journey to adoption. You really madfe my day!!

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  86. I just found your blog today and I'm reading this post crying... This is truly an amazing story. I don't know you and yet I'm so very happy for you. I hope someday I can share the same joy... Our God is good. You'll be in my prayers. God bless you always. :o)

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  87. I have been reading your blog since just before baby Ty was born (found you from lurking on thebump) and check back almost every day because I connected with your story. Today I am sick in bed and decided to start back at the beginning and have read every post from the beginning until this one over the last few hours.

    During the posts where you seem to be losing hope I literally said out loud "Hold on Rebekah, Just wait til Jan 27th".

    During your posts during the holidays I wanted to reach out from the future and hug your past self and let you know you would only wait a little longer for the best news!

    Now that I have finally gotten to this part of your story I feel like I can let go and breathe. Even though I have seen the miracle God has worked in your lives in the most recent part of your story, going back to the dark periods of waiting made me appreciate it all the more.

    Thanks for the honest account of three love stories and how they have intertwined- yours and Ben's, yours and God's, and yours and Baby Ty's.

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  88. Hey,

    I'm Laura Carney's little cousin, and I found your blog through hers. and wow, somebody find me a box of tissues!!! God is wonderful, and he gives us challenges so that we learn something from them. I dont know what god was trying to teach you by making you wait, but I know it touched your heart that you (Finally!) got that baby boy. Congrats!

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  89. I just found your blog from a comment you made on Bloggin Style. Your story is beautiful and miraculous and I pray that God continues to bless you and your beautiful family!

    What a gift!

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