When Camo Met Diamonds and Added a Pearl and Crossbow

Early August

I have pretty much given up on finding an adoption agency that is a good fit for our families needs. So we are just praying in faith God will drop another baby in our lap just the way he did for Lillian.

Mid August

I got an email from Charlotte who runs Adopt Texas in response to an inquiry I sent weeks ago. They are currently looking for more adoptive families. I got the paperwork, filled it all out but, Stephen and I just felt like we were quite ready and wouldn't be for another year. I let Charlotte know, but she said to turn in the preliminary paperwork now so we wouldn't have to start over in a year. Then the next day we found out through our friend who does the home studies there is a family and we fit the profile of what they are looking for in an adoptive family and they fit what we were looking for in a birth family. So the long and short three week journey began...

August 29, 2015

We found out today you exist. We don't know if you are even ours. But we are hopeful and excited. Whoevers you are, you are wanted and you are loved!

August 30, 2015

Sweet baby Paxton, I feel it deep in my bones as I hold your sister Lillian, you are ours. My days with her as a one and only are numbered but for good reason! I have spent the last two days filling out mountains of paperwork and gathering an excessive amount of documents all to get us ready to be viewed by your birthmom. I know she has to pick us, but I truly believe we were meant for you and for her. She will see our profile September 10th and I pray we will know you are ours that day or the next. I cannot imagine what she is going through right now, but little man she loves you and wants you to have a life filled with love and specifically for you to know the love of Christ!

September 4, 2015

We have been praying for you daily baby boy. Lillian likes to say "Amen" all day long and wants me to stop and pray with her. So every time she does we pray for you and your birthmom. We are at Pine Cove for the Labor Day weekend retreat and I can't help but keep thinking next year I will have a one year old. Others can't physically see it because my belly is not swell and about to burst, but we are about to be second time parents and be welcoming you into our world!

September 11, 2015

Your birthmom received profiles to look at today. So while we have known of your existence for two weeks, now she knows of ours. Baby boy we are praying she chooses us. We want you and while I feel you are ours, God may have a different plan. Whatever that plan, it is perfect for you, and what is best for you is of most importance. Selfishly we are praying we are what is best.

September 14, 2015

Paxton Michael Wyatt, that is your whole name! We received word asking if we were chosen to be your parents, would we use the middle name Michael, chosen by your birthmom. It is your birthfather's middle name. Of course we would love to honor both your birthmom and birthfather by giving you this name. I had been praying specifically about your name and how to incorporate the name your birthmom had picked out. What an absolutely beautiful name and oh how I love that it is connected to your biological roots. Your birthfather will be viewing our profile in the next day or so with the other profiles your birthmom has narrowed down. We are anxious to hear the words, "You are chosen."

September 16, 2015

I prayed today would be the day we heard something, even if it was no. By the time I left to go to Chior I figured God had other plans and continued patience was part of that plan. Then it happened, I saw Charlotte the social worker's number and shot up out of my seat in the middle of rehearsal. I went into the sanctuary and heard a little more about your birthfather's background along with your birthmother's. Charlotte explained of the two families the birthfather was looking at, he wanted us to know their histories and how we felt about them. Simply put, God's Grace is enough and what matters most is your birth parents have given their hearts to Christ. His blood covers ALL: yours, mine and theirs. Charlotte then called your birthfather back to let him know how we felt and I returned to Chior. Then the call we had been waiting for, only but a few short minutes later, they want us to be your parents!!! Paxton we have prayed for you, for your birth parents and we are humbled and honored we are going to have the privilege to be your mom and dad.

September 17, 2015

Charlotte called today to let us know she hasn't heard from your birthmom and cannot get ahold of your birthdad. She felt like we needed to know this was not normal as they have all been communicating daily for the past four months. We know God has a plan and we pray we are it, but we have to be willing to put our own desires to the side for what is best for you. We don't know if they are changing their minds or if they just need some time now that they have made a final decision. Regardless we love you!

September 18, 2015

Charlotte called this morning around 11:00. You are here! You are early, due Oct 7th, but you are healthy: 6lb 13oz and 19.4" long. Your birth parents have not changed their minds! Praise God, we have a son. Now we are waiting to see if and when we can go to the hospital.

September 19, 2015

Paxton we aren't going to be able to see you until they discharge you from the hospital on Monday. This mommas arms are aching to have you in them, but we are trusting God is using those around you to love on you as you wait for us. I am painting your room and getting last minute things together like the crib and car seat. Oh I want you in my arms now, but if God has taught me anything through the past five years, it is patience and his love and mercy never fails!

September 21, 2015

It's Gotcha Day! Lillian somewhat understands she is going to be a big sister this evening, and she seems excited I am about to jump out of my skin. Here is the last photo we took as a family of three before leaving to get you.

Don't fear, that is excitement you see on her face😜.....Okay, maybe fear a little because this isn't excitement you see on her face right here, yikes!

We got to the hospital around 3 and sat yards away from you in the waiting room, though not knowing which room you were in, until Charlotte arrived at 5. We signed paperwork and did some more waiting and then finally the hospital social worker came and took us back to your room. Of course there was more waiting because we didn't have your bracelet number so there we stood, outside your door, peeking in looking at you, our son, and then finally, we were allowed in and you were handed to me.

I already loved you before I saw or held you, and my heart grew ten fold in this moment. Our family is complete. We have so many hopes and dreams for you but what we want you to know most: it is the ultimate hope and dream of not only us, but your birth parents as well, that you will come to know Christ as your Savior at a young age. That you will follow and Serve Him all the days of your life! Welcome to the world precious one. You are love!

When Camo Met Diamonds and Added a Pearl and Crossbow

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Perfection

Friday, December 4, 2015

I want to remember it all!

Friday, November 20, 2015

Two months

Two months

Monday, October 26, 2015

One Month

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

When Camo Met Diamonds and Added a Pearl and Crossbow

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Giza