God's answer was "no"

This was not meant to be our baby. Her parents have decided to parent her. They are in a very difficult place and have various trials ahead. Please pray for little Angela Lynn and her family.

Is this our baby or not?

We got a call on Saturday about a baby girl born in Louisville and that we could go meet the birthparents on Sunday. We'll things have gone crazy since then and it's up in the air. So we are waiting to find out more, but it will probably be Thursday or Friday before we know anything.

Pray for us!

Keep praying for our family, that God will see fit to bring a new baby into our lives. Pray that we will find contentment until that time.

Approaching 8 months...

I wish I had something to tell you, but I don't.

Updated on post below.

The birthparents decided not to place.

We are approved and waiting with the other agency now. But, none of the 3 agencies have any birthmoms waiting to match. So it could be a while.

A long shot.....

Parents of a baby boy already born premature (due date was Aug 1) spoke with our agency today and requested to see families with children already. The social worker says she thinks it's doubtful that they will actually place since they have become very attached to the baby and spend all days at the hospital.

Pray for these parents, how difficult a decision to choose adoption (or not) and on top of that deal with a premature birth. I'm sure they are very afraid and sad.

Pray that God's hand will guide their decision.

Another "No"

The Christian girl in FL chose a family - and it wasn't us. I'm glad to know that the family this baby will be welcomed into is a loving Christian home.

BUT -It just really makes you feel like you aren't good enough. Remember in school waiting to be picked to be on a team: "pick me, pick me". And then the feeling when you weren't picked. But at least with that the end was in sight. You could see it winding down to only a few more people.

Why us? Why did God choose us to carry this burden? I'm ready to give it to someone else - I don't want to carry it anymore. It has been 7 years since we decided to "start trying". I'm ready to "stop trying"!!!!

(just a side note - our keyboard is VERY dirty)