I heard the most beautiful sound this morning - Kiara Joy's heartbeat! She is healthy and strong. The birthmom had an ultrasound this morning. We didn't ever get a good view of her because of where she is positioned. But, below is a little sneak peak of her arm!
The doctor said that the birthmom hasn't really dilated too much from last week. But, she is adamant about being induced. She says she's ready to be able to put this behind her. It was for this reason that the doctor ordered an ultrasound to make certain Kiara is healthy and ready for delivery. The birthmom is being admitted to the hospital tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. At that point, the doctor's goal is to get her to dilate more in hopes that once she does, she will go into labor on her own. We are expecting that a baby will most likely be born this weekend!
From the both of us: What an amazing couple of weeks! We are in awe of the orchestration of our great, awesome God!
From the beginning, we have tried to guard our hearts, not get too emotionally involved for fear that Kiara Joy won't be ours. But, we have learned that that was impossible. We have never met this beautiful little girl but we are hopelessly and completely in love with her. We know that things may not turn out as we plan but we take hope in that our sovereign God's plan is perfect. Regardless of the outcome, we give Him absolute praise for the work He has done in our lives throughout the last couple of weeks and for the opportunity He has given us to love a family in need.
We don't talk about our infertility much because of the pain that comes of thinking of it. God knew we needed this "detour" (at least, that's how we look at it in our humanness) to grow us, bring us closer to Him, and begin breaking our self-sufficiency. We're asking you, our dear friends, to remind us that our lives are meant only to bring HIM glory in whatever happens in the weeks, months, and years to come.
Please continue to pray for our birthmom. She has a need for a Savior and doesn't even recognize it yet. Please pray that God will open her heart. Pray for her - as she goes into labor, for a healthy delivery. Pray for her hurting heart. Pray for a healthy Kiara Joy.
And please pray for us - that our will will be that God's will is done.
We love you all so much! Thank you for your overwhelming support! We'll update as soon as possible.
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. ~ Isaiah 26:3-4
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." ~ Psalm 31:14
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! ~ Romans 11:33
4 comments:
love you guys so much and will be praying feverishly along with the girls at the house for you!!
Blessings...and may His glory be seen!!
Wow, how amazing! Thomas and I are praying for you both, and for the birth mom and Kiara! What an exciting time in ya'lls life. We look forward to watching God continue to work! Thank you for sharing your story, it is truly beautiful!
~Thomas and Iris
i'll bet i've checked this thing a hundred times today. haha. we're very excited for you and will be praying like crazy. (i think kaytie likes kiara...every time i read this thing she kicks me like crazy. haha) we love you guys and pray that God's will be done, knowing that He wants what is very best for all of you.
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. You will find me when you seek me if you look for me in earnest." Jer. 29:11
...Heather and Ryan, You are all in our hour by hour prayers these days. Precious Kiara is blessed to be coming into your family, as we all are to be held in His hands.
...Waiting, Watching, and Praying in Pensacola
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