On Friday August 29th I was leaving work slightly excited because we were going car shopping to replace the Mazda (that's a different story) and just ready for the holiday weekend when . . . we got THE call. A birth mother had chosen us to adopt her son! We learned he was to be born on Wednesday September 10th. Yes a week and a half later!! If you can imagine, we were filled with every kind of emotion and fear that first time parents have nine months to go through . . . only we had 12 days. Plus nothing is ever guaranteed in the world of adoption. So, if it seems like we slightly dropped off the face of the planet . . . we slightly did. We also apologize that we didn't share what was happening sooner. With as fast as everything moved, we felt the need to keep control of this information and only let family and our closest friends know what was happening. There is no doubt that God provide all of the items we still needed in order to bring him home and the strength to get sub plans ready for several weeks and leave times figured out all within a finite amount of time. His presence continued to be felt throughout the last two weeks.
We are happy to introduce Edison Samuel!
September 10th
9:32 AM
6 lbs 15 oz
19 inches
HEALTHY!!
We had the privilege of being able to spend time with Edison at the hospital. On Friday, there were multiple documents signed, Edison was discharged, and we were able to bring him home. Farnsworth LOVES Edison! The running joke is Edison is Farny's baby because of how protective and concerned he is with every sound Edison makes. Miley is still on the fence. She did have a nice moment with Bobby and I this afternoon when we were holding Edison. I think she'll grow to like him but is just scared of how excited Farny is.
While there are several more steps before everything is finalized, we are completely honored that our birth mother chose us. There were many other families she could have selected, but she picked us. We had the privilege to meet her before Edison was born and continue to build a relationship with her at the hospital. I consider it an honor to help build that relationship we establish with Edison so he realizes and understands what a selfless act his birth mother made for him and in the end how content she was with her decision in us.
This is God's plan!
