We are on week 38 now, realizing any day we could get the call about our new baby girl. Going over paperwork from both attorneys this week makes it all seem so much more real, making me aware just how much still has to be completed before we get "the call."
Seeing the paperwork also makes me sad for the birthmom. I know externally how much she is losing, and I really hope to convey to her how very much we already love her child. We will take care of her, envelop her into our whole lives, and yet also make her very aware of the woman who chose life for her, carried her for all these months and then gave her willingly over into our arms for safekeeping in light of the fact that she just can not care for her.
It's amazing that she has come so far in this decision. We know she wanted to keep this child, and raise her on her own. But she is not capable of that. It is for the baby's best interest that she is signing this mountain of paperwork that allows her baby to leave the hospital with us. I know her heart is breaking, yet we are rejoicing in this tiny life that will join our family any day now.
Today is Easter. Our family spent a wonderful yesterday over a typical holiday meal, and loved having several friends join us. We played games and laughed in the afternoon, and had company until bedtime. I had some wonderful cuddle time with my 5 month old great nephew in the evening, then went to bed peacefully, making sure all was set for the Easter Bunny to sneak into our diningroom to leave treasures for the expectant kiddos in our household. Morning came too soon (as always when the kids have something exciting in the morning), and we dressed for church to worship together. My heart was challenged as we sang praises,giving our thanks to JESUS who has given us life with the resurrection so many years ago.
So today, I am mindful of life. The life we live, as a happy, healthy family, and the life we are soon to welcome into our home. But I also know none of this would be possible without the LIFE that Jesus gave on our behalf, and HIS power he bestowed on all of us Christians by raising so that we can have LIFE in HIM!
Thank you, Jesus.
Jesus has risen from the dead. He has risen!!
He has risen, indeed!
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