What a Miracle

There are so many new discoveries that happen with each passing hour. Although we'd like nothing more than to be settling in at home, we realize this Ohio family vacation is a blessing - allowing us the chance to just be the three of us for awhile.

We know there are so many who have faithfully prayed and now you're rejoicing with us as we celebrate Elijah. Truly, he is an answer to prayer. We are in the midst of a miracle and we hope you know that we are so appreciative for your prayers and support. This little boy is not just our miracle - he is here to bring God glory. I don't know what miracle you may need, what touch from God you might need to feel, but I need you to know that he is living, breathing proof that God hears and answers prayers.

When I asked God for a baby, he didn't say no. When we got test results saying we couldn't have our own baby, he didn't say no. When we waited and prayed for the baby in Brazil, he didn't say no. When we went through two other interviews with birthmothers, he didn't say no. No, He simply was saying, "Wait. I have a plan." And here he is. Elijah Riley is our our answer to prayer - our "Greater Yes."

Our first night wasn't so bad. He slept from 12 until 4, ate and went back to sleep until 6:30 when he needed to be changed and, apparently, felt like a little snack. He was wide awake until 7:00 and then we both finally dozed off. We had to wake him at 9:30. He slept from noon until 6, waking only to eat. Poor little guy has had a lot going on in his little life these past few days.

After dinner, we enjoyed some precious time with him wide awake for more than an hour. He laid and looked at me, then Ed. We played and laughed and talked to him and held him. I can't imagine that I would love him any more if I had given birth to him. He is mine - that's all there is to it. My heart knows it, and I'm pretty sure he knows it. Oh, and he absolutely LOVES his daddy. As I type, he is laying in dad's arms just staring at him. He has worked his way into our hearts in a way that has ruined us for life! We are Little Eli's parents!