It's done! We went into a courtroom and claimed our boy! His name is Liam and he is officially ours. We are overjoyed that Liam is a part of our family forever! Thank you to all who have been a part of Liam's life and supported us along the way.
There are three very specific reasons why I prayed for Valentine's Day to be the day that we would adopt our boy.
1. If you remember, when I brought our son home Dan was on tour. Dan got home on Valentine's Day of 2012 so it was our first day as a family.
2. Dan and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day. We had a bad one early on in our marriage (expectations not met, crying on the rainy streets of Seattle, too much drama) so we stopped. Then we moved to France and for many years we were running a ski camp in the Alps the 2nd week of February and Valentine's Day simply could not be celebrated. So, naturally, we would love for the Day of Love to be Liam's special day. He surely deserves it.
3. Valentine's Day was my parents anniversary and they are no longer together. I feel as though this is God's way of redeeming this day for me and my family. Valentine's Day is now a happy day. God is all about redemption, folks.
(Tomorrow we'll announce his full name!)
XOXO! Happy Valentines Day!
With so much joy,
Dan, Lindsy & Baby Bread Liam!
(Tomorrow we'll announce his full name!)
XOXO! Happy Valentines Day!
Yayayayayayayay! Redeemed indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh hellz yes! I feel so blessed to have been an observer as Liam first came home to you and then watch as you became his mom, I feared with you as there were so many unknowns as to his future and then to have your (OUR) prayers answer that he will be your and Dan's son FOREVER. Not just in your hearts, but on paper as well. As he was always meant to be. Love you Reads, and know that we'll be praying for your family even as you move across the country. XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteLove you, Rachel. Thank you for you unending love for us!!! Xoxo ♥♥♥ come visit us, please
DeleteThis makes me want to cry with joy!!! Yay yay yay!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in the Wednesday Growth group with Ronn and Janie and this little guy has been in our prayers for such a long time! So very happy for you all. Happy, Happy February 14.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Your prayers are answered. It is truly a miracle!
DeleteCongratulations!! This is such a sweet story. -Andie and Christian
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you to officially be a family! What a special day for you all!
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