It’s a girl!
28 Jan
Just a few hours ago we were having dinner at our house with a friend, talking about the adoption process. We said it was strange that it could be months from now or we could get a call tonight.
Not 10 minutes later, the phone rings. 901 area code. Memphis. Our adoption agency.
(we’re both a little bit freaking out at this point)
Jason answered the phone and put it on speaker. The social worker said, “well…I have some baby news!” – we’re really freaking out at this point.
She let us know a little girl was born this morning. Tiny, but healthy. 4 pounds, 11 ounces. African American. And her birth parents chose us to be her new parents.
She asked if we were interested. Like a lovestruck girlfriend surprised with a marriage proposal, our immediate response was “Yes, yes, YES!”
So we’ve spent the last few hours packing our bags. We’re driving to Memphis tomorrow morning. We’re going to meet our daughter tomorrow. Our daughter. So amazing.
There is, of course, the chance that the birth parents could change their mind and decide to parent. The social worker let us know it was unlikely, but something we have to be prepared for nonetheless. The window where that could happen is only open for the next week or two and, while we are taking an emotional risk getting attached to this little girl, we know it is worth it. Ultimately, it is in God’s hands. He knows if this is our daughter.
Adoption is awesome. The emotional ride of becoming a parent is so fascinating. We both went about our days today not even knowing that our daughter was born this morning. One minute we’re sitting at home eating dinner, the next we’re parents.
Time to start this amazing new journey!
Love it love it love it!!! We are so excited for you and reading that story made me tear up. Can’t wait to meet her…good luck sleeping tonight
Praises!!!!!!!!!! I’m teary and overjoyed with you!!! Will be praying for your drive, for your daughter, for smooth everything! Can’t wait to meet her!
22 years ago on Feb 1, we got the same call. Our son turned 22 on Wednesday and we’re still crazy about him.
Congratulations!
I am so happy for the two of you and this miracle baby girl!! Prayers for all of you and this beautiful journey!
AAAHHHH!!!
I can’t wait to meet this very special, blessed, and precious baby girl! congratulations!
Whoo hoooooo!!Congratulations, you guys! That’s so awesome!
Can’t wait to see pics and hear all about it and meet her. Praying for y’all.
Love it bro! Congrats!! Drive safe & post pictures!
So excited for you guys! Can’t wait to read about this precious little life that God is placing in your family. What an awesome adventure!!
Dear Jenny Rose and Jason,
Congratulations and blessings on the arrival of Myles Horton! What a beautiful and meaningful name. I know your Mother is smiling Jenny Rose. When you hold Myles you will realize in a new way how much she loved you the minute you were born. You and Jason will be such great parents! Grace and peace to you.
With love, Paula
PS I am Aaron Lemmons mother.:-)