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We got to meet Baby Gabe for the first time...He's even sweeter in person....
Uncle Ben and Auntie B missed their little Madalyn!
I don't think I've processed what's about to happen to us....everything seems surreal...I'm really glad we were able to spend the night surrounded by familiar faces and loving embraces.Okay, that's it for now....Another 8 hours in the car, here we come!!!
Great pics of you all having fun with your friends and children! I've been where you are right now--23 months ago. It is all VERY surreal, and almost unbelievable. To think that you are going to hold your sweet, baby boy in just a few days--something that you've been praying about for so long. Your arms long to wrap around your child and your heart seems to beat so fast. You can actually hear and feel your heart racing when you are still and quiet, and you think others have to be able to hear it too.
ReplyDeleteKara was born in Oklahoma, and we live in the panhandle of WV. We chose to fly out of the DC area and rented a car in Tulsa. ICPC took 12 days for us. We stayed in a hotel suite with a full kitchen, and enjoyed the time getting to know all we possibly could of our little girl. We had a pretty open adoption too. After we were discharged from the hospital (2 days after Kara's birth), we went over to Kara's birth-grandparent's house for a cookout. There were approximately 15 members of her birth family present, including the birth mother. We took pictures and had a great time! We still have a good relationship with the birth-grandmother, and birth Aunt, but unfortunately, the birth mother has pulled away from us. We continually thank her and God in our prayers for allowing us to be the parents to our beautiful, sweet Kara.
I will be praying for your journey, and anxiously awaiting your updates.
I've been following along for a while and even though I don't know you, I cry with you, and I am so excited for you both!
ReplyDeleteFollowing your journey closely. Can't wait to hear the BIG news....and then you can start counting up from #1...for how many days you've had your baby! God Bless and safe journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us posted on this journey. I can't wait for you to meet your son. :-D
ReplyDeleteSo so so so awesome! It seems like you got that first call just yesterday! Well, to us outsiders anyway!! Can't wait to follow this journey and see your little guy!!!
ReplyDeletehappy travels on day 2! :) and don't worry....it will take you a long time to process all that is happening and all that is to come. :) just take it a day at a time.....
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I woke last night and prayed again for you and Ben
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless you
I look forward to your next update!
So glad you got to see your friends! Can't wait to hear more as your journey continues!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Melba
Glad you made it through the 1st leg of your journey safe and sound :) And trust me, it probably won't sink in until after you are HOME with Baby Boy...the first 2 weeks of DJ's life were like this surreal dream...I have officially become a BLOG stalker! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI am sooo excited...drive safe!
Love-Dori
I think becoming a parent for the first time does seem so unreal! (and of course heart tugging exciting!) I was thinking of you the other day--hope you have a safe journey!
ReplyDeleteJust think this will be the last quiet car ride you'll have for a few years! You may be enjoying YOUR music now but I believe there are sounds of a crying baby in your future ;). Which to some (like us) can be sweet sweet music to the ear! Praying for you all! Can't wait to see pictures of your Thanksgiving FEAST!
ReplyDeleteRebekah, you are totally glowing in the pic of you and Madalyn! You look so excited! Have a safe drive and enjoy the beautiful weather on your trip to get Baby Boy!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStill praying and still excited!!!
they are so cute! oh my, it is about to happen, isn't that wonderful?!?!?
ReplyDeleteLoved, LOVED having you and felt so honored to be a stop along your journey. I can't believe YOUR DAY is almost here. I wish, more than my crying daughter, that I could have rode along with you, but please know that my heart has gone along with you and I am praying for you every step of the way. Every time I nurse Gabe, I will talk to God on your behalf.
ReplyDeleteGabe is so excited for his playdate on your way back through...he needs some social interaction with someone his own age :)
Love you muches...L.
I am so excited for you and reading your story has provided me with such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you were able to spend time with loved ones on your journey to Baby Boy!
God Bless!!
My experience was a bit different in many ways than yours, but I do remember that the actual journey in the car felt SO SO SO surreal. The entire time we were out of town felt like a complete DREAM. I still feel like everything was so surreal then!
ReplyDeleteI love following your journey and I am sending every positive thought that I have to all of you!!
You're never far from my thoughts! We'll be keeping you in our prayers this week! I can hardly stand it! I'm busting for you!
ReplyDeleteYou're almost there on the way to your son! How exciting! It is great to ahve family and friends along the way to give not only physical comfort but also emotional support.
ReplyDeleteDrive carefully! Here is praying for everyone from Washington State!
thinking of you....hoping all is well....amazing days...oh my!
ReplyDeletehugs,
kimberly
OMGoodness!!!! I just read Rebekah's post about the baby being born TOMORROW!! HOW EXCITING! I pray that you guys have a safe trip there and that tomorrow morning is all that you could have ever dreamed of!! Congrats Mommy and Daddy!!! Can't wait to hear all the details!
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo excited for you! You are glowing! You are a beautiful Mommy. I can't wait to see your little one! Have a safe drive!
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