Category Archives: Adoption Preparation I have read countless articles and books on parenting adopted children, but this might be my favorite book so far… If I only could reference two books–it would be this one and Dr.Purvis’s The Connected Child. This one, however, has a bit more detail and I’m a highlighting maniac as I read it. Good stuff. […]  Tomorrow marks ONE WEEK legally and officially being Isaac’s mommy! Our agency won’t reopen though until Tuesday…so I’ll be hoping for my phone to ring in the days ahead with travel dates! I can’t WAIT to get my hands on my little man. And I can’t WAIT to share pictures of what God has done…he […] Heart is sinking in love as I look at your baby boy. Precious. I can’t wait to “meet him” and hear your continued story. Hugs. FULL of YUMMINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see you holding HIM FOREVER!!!! Oh what a day to celebrate 🙂 Aww, precious pictures, Andrea! Can’t wait until I see one of him in your arms– SOON! oh my goodness!! sweet sweet sweet!! loveloveLOVE it! I’m sure Isaac is a cutie pie 😀 Oh my goodness, look at those precious fingers and toes!! Adorable!! Can’t wait to see his sweet face! So happy for ya’ll!! Yummy is right!!! Love those chubby fingers and those feet are SO TINY!!! Speaking from a mama who’s boy has MONSTER hands and feet, lol! I love it! Every inch of him is precious!!!! What a little,precious pumpkin ! Ooohh..I want to play “this little piggie” with those sweet little toes. He’s absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to see the coming home pictures! Only God could make something so beautiful!!!! Excited to see the ‘big picture’! 😉 The view from Cloud 9 is pretty beautiful:). We are sooooo happy to be waiting on travel dates. Ahhh…that phrase “sooooo happy to be waiting” doesn’t seem like a normal phrase for the adoption wait. It has been almost a year (in June) since our hearts were first stirred to adopt…and it’s looking pretty hopeful […] so happy for you guys!! 😀 I can feel your happiness and see your warm smile as you typed this post. June will be so exciting for your family ~ I hope you have a guest blogger to take over while you are in Africa because I will not be able to handle this space vacant. I will want to read every.single.detail.as.it.is.happening!! =) YAY!! Yay!!! I can feel your excitment in your words and I just want to cry with pure joy on your behalf! Isaac is YOURS! Truly YOURS! Praying he is IN YOUR ARMS so soon! so happy that you are floating!!!! Praying a for a quick embassy date – and smooth travel plans! I am a new reader, but I just had to say congratulations!!!! It won’t be long and you’ll have Isaac in your arms. We adopted 2 year old twin girls from Ethiopia and they have been home for 10 months! Andrea! So thrilled to read the good news! We are keeping your family in our prayers. So happy for you and your family! What an amazing journey that God has taken you on this past year! It is incredible that for everything this past year has been for you, that the future is even more exciting!! The only thing that could be better is if we were traveling with you 😉 Can’t wait to hear about your travel dates…we will be praying you across Africa!!! Jenn Celebrating with you!!!! So thankful! I am so bad, I couldn’t wait until the end of the video. I looked down at the comments to make sure this was good news! Praise the Lord! I know you have been SO busy, don’t worry about responding to my email, if you get a chance to let me know even via your blog, if you will have room to take donations. I have formula people always give me because they know I will be sending it to ET with the next family:) So happy for you! So happy for ya’ll! Love cloud nine!! On Sunday night…really throughout the watches of the night into Monday morning…our 2nd court date to legally become Isaac’s parents will take place. I love Psalm 121 for this day… I lift my eyes to the hills– Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. […] Was JUST praying for you and will continue! Praying from Hong Kong, Andrea- praying for you! Praying, praying, praying…and will continue to PRAY!!! Jenn Psalm 121 vs.1&2 is one of our family’s very,very favorite…what exciting news… Praying, praying, praying… You have our prayers. prayerfully with you all day and tonight! praying, praying, praying! :)) Praying for you…will be stalkin’ you tomorrow to hopefully CELEBRATE!!!!! Awww…so excited!!! Praying for ya’ll!! Praying. . . .Thy will be done! Well, here we are. Tonight is the night—that Richard and I could legally become Isaac’s parents. My heart longs for him to finally be ours, BUT I must rest and wait in the Lord. Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” I feel […] Praying peace and comfort for your precious family this day! We can’t wait to hear about how it goes. Love you!! Oh Andrea, I love your heart! You are the one who is going to court tonight and yet your words are comforting me! Wow! I admit, I have been anxious for you and I have been anxious for our yet to be scheduled court date. We all want our kiddos home asap. But God is faithful and His plans are ALWAYS best – thanks for this reminder today! Praying for you! Hey! I want you to know that this girl in Ohio has already prayed for you today! It is on my calendar!!! I have this saying on my fridge that I look at often, Gods timing is always perfect, even if we don’t realize it at the time. I believe that with all my heart and I will keep praying for GODS will 🙂 Can’t wait to hear!! Amen sister! Beautiful post! Ephesians 3:20 Your faith is so encouraging. I don’t stop often enough to ask Him to do what He wants. beautiful post, andrea! praying for your family. Friend – you are right – God’s will be done! I know that our awe-inspiring God has huge plans for your Isaac – I can only wait in anticipation for all He has to show us!! Praying for you tonight (for a little sleep!) Waiting in prayer with you sweet friend. So genuinely and perfectly written, Andrea. Praying, Thy Will Be Done. Believing great things for you! Can’t wait to read of your “pass” tomorrow. Praying for you all now! 🙂 Praying for you! Praying for strength, courage, hope and for God’s will! Can’t wait to hear how court goes! Thank you for your wise words!!! I’ll pray for you tonight…and for sweet Isaac. I love to read your story…at 3 months out ours is already feeling like a distant memory. It is wonderful to follow others on their journey! You’ve been on my heart all day! Praying, praying, praying for your peace in the wait and for His perfect timing. pins and needles over here my friend. You’ve had MORE people praying for your family & sweet, precious little Isaac, I think you’d be blown away. 🙂 Every one around me knows about little Isaac & have been praying. You come up in my daily conversations. 🙂 I LOVE how God has placed your family & little Isaac on my heart so heavy…. *amazing* how He does that. I have hit refresh no less than 10 times since 9am. It’s 11:34pm. I am either 1) REALLY REALLY excited for you & that precious little boy or 2) Excited AND a freak. Your call. 🙂 LOL. seriously, I was sharing your story with a group of people at church last night whose hearts are being tugged in adoption.. God has been working SO MUCH in our church it has been mind-boggling. He is onto something [huge] in our church right now, and I just pray for guidence, complete surrender, and obidence. You are a blessing to many… praying for you friend… THY WILL BE DONE. *hugs* Chrystal…I am right there with you, my friend! 🙂 I have “refreshed” the website this morning no less than 8-10 times! I can’t stand the anticipation! Andrea – I am hoping that no news (so far) is GOOD news! My son, Chase, & I said extra special prayers for you & your family last night! |
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Thank you Andrea….this is so helpful and I’m gonna go get this book!! Oh how I am so excited for you! the pics of Isaac’s hands and feet are just precious! Can’t wait for you to finally meet him!!
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been looking for some good books like this. I am especially trying to understand the concept of attachment right now. I want to be as prepared as we can when we adopt.
Thanks for sharing! 🙂 I will add these two books to my order. 🙂 Hoping you get your call VERY soon! 🙂
~Gini
I’ve read both books you mentioned and I love what you shared in your blog today!
Great sharing and wonderful advice for those of us with adopted children from the US as well.
Love & Blessings from Hong Kong
Kim
P.S. Stop by and read all about coffee with Emily this morning. THANK YOU AGAIN for making that introduction. What a treat!