Sorry we haven't posted much but on Sunday the hospital staff offered Josh and I a room at the hospital so we were able to stay there with Raegan. Mom experienced her first official sleepness night on Sunday night but that's ok... we are just happy to have her. Last night she slept much better. She is just trying to get her days and nights straightened out. We have completely fallen in love with this little girl and we are really starting to feel like her parents.
This adoption journey has been a wild and emotional ride and it's not quite over with but we are just happy to all be together and to be out of the hospital. Now we just have to wait about 2 weeks before we can come back to Virginia. We are very anxious to get back home and see everyone!
Please continue to lift up Chelsea and her family in prayer. We had the opportunity to visit with Chelsea and her mom on sunday before Chelsea was discharged from the hospital. It obviously has been very hard on them and it was hard to watch as they said goodbye to Raegan. But it was a neat time to have a very transparent talk with them -we won't share all the details now - but it is very obvious after talking to them that this adoption is completely from God. Like my mom said, His fingerprints have been on this from the beginning and now it is becoming obvious to us.
Both Chelsea and her mom told us that it is hard but they are at peace with the decision because they really believe this is all in God's plan. We really had a hard time leaving Chelsea and right now she doesn't really want to have a relationship but we are hoping that maybe she will change her mind. We really care about her and are thankful for the great relationship we developed with her. It will be neat to share about her with Raegan as she grows up.
We will continue to post pictures and words as we now begin our journey as parents and watch Raegan grow! Below are a few more recent pictures ( we think she gets more beautiful everyday!)
6 comments:
Yahoooo! Congratulations to the new parents. Enjoy each special moment - even the sleepless ones. :?)
I've been praying so hard and stalking your blog all day!! Yippee!! Sweet Raegan, you have wonderful parents!! Praise God!!!
(and yes, Chelsea and her family have been in my prayers a lot over the last few days - I look forward to hearing more about them.)
We are filled with joy for all of you. Jen, I've prayed that the Lord would bless you with a daughter that will fill your heart with the joy you've brought to us. We give God the glory for His act of love. We pray for Chelsea and her family as they sacrifice this special gift and place her in your arms.May they know the peace that only God can give. Mom
What a bright-eyed beauty! We're so glad to hear the news! We'll be praying for Chelsea and her family in this difficult time. We love you all and we're so very happy for you.
Praise GOD!!!!! I am so happy for you both!!! We can not wait to meet her...what a beautiful name for a beautiful baby!!
I hope you guys are going to register somewhere....I want to spoil her!!!!
I am still praying for you guys...get as much rest as possible..LOL and enjoy every moment!!!
YIPPE!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to have this blog and share your joy with all of us!
Love
Kristen, Matt,Jocelynne & Nathan
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