A Year

It's so crazy to think about how drastically your life can change in a single year!

On this day last year, I was connected with Christy, pastor's wife in NC. She had learned about our adoption through the grapevine. Actually, grapevine is completely wrong! It wasn't through the grapevine. It was through the power of the Holy Spirit working to connect people 1,000 miles apart! Christy told me exactly one year ago that she was going to reach out to her church family to see if anyone would be willing to open their home to complete strangers for 1-3 weeks! Oh, and these strangers would be bringing a newborn from the hospital, so there would need to be room for two brand new parents, the grandma, and the newborn! That's A LOT to ask!

But you know what?! People didn't hesitate! Less than 24 hours later, Christy texted that she had a home for us! Caleb wasn't due for over two more weeks, and the lady who was the first to volunteer her home was out of town but would return in a few days. No one thought that would be a problem! But then Caleb arrived two days later!

I called Christy after we got word that Caleb was on his way, and she quickly reached out to the others who had volunteered their homes as well. That's how we ended up with Wyatt and Lauren.

We were amazed that multiple families were so willing to open their homes to 3 adults and a baby for an uncertain amount of time, but that's what happens when God is involved!!

We hit the stinking jackpot with Wyatt and Lauren! They not only had a the perfect space for us, but they became the sweetest friends! They opened their basement to us, which was incredible! Plenty of space, our own kitchen and bathrooms, and it was soundproof, so we never had to worry that Caleb's newborn cries would disturb our hosts. Wyatt and Lauren made us feel so at home. They gave us privacy, but they were always so happy when we would venture upstairs for visits! They cooked meals for us, invited us to their church, gave us suggestions for restaurants and shopping, and best of all, they adored Caleb! During a time when we were homesick and in desperate need of family, that's what they became for us! I grew to love them so much so quickly, and when it was time to go, I couldn't hold back the tears. I cried all the way to the airport after hugging this precious couple goodbye!

I am hoping for the opportunity to visit Wyatt, Lauren, Christy, Christy's family, and their church again soon! We were beyond touched by them all! That all happened about a year ago, and I still keep in touch with them!

Now, a year later, I'm typing this as my baby boy naps in the next room. He'll be a year old in a few short days, and we are constantly amazed by how the Lord brought us to this point!