We set out on our journey to start a family almost 3 years ago. And two years ago found out we couldn't do that on our own. And one year ago we entered the waiting pool...and tonight, as I rocked my baby boy to sleep, I couldn't help but notice how he's gotten so long that his feet hang over the arm of the rocking chair. He's almost 8 months old and we've spent more than half of the past year experiencing the new discoveries of life as parents. What an incredible journey.
When I look back at what I wanted to accomplish this year, I prayed for my faith to grow. I wanted to see my relationship with the Lord taken to new levels. It has certainly been a faith journey as we had interview after interview until finally being chosen. It was definitely a testament of faith to see God work out each detail of our adoption of Elijah.
I have committed to praying for my husband and now I'm committing to pray for my family. I am convinced, from my own mother's example, that a praying mother is a child's best defense.
Priorities have changed as life has done the same, but I don't want to forget those around me and see where i can fill a need. I pray for opportunities to serve and give and share.
Most of all, I pray for you to be blessed. As we've updated you on the least little accomplishment in Elijah's life, please know we don't take for granted the prayers, support and encouragement you have been to our family.
Now on to Elijah's milestones - to wrap up 2008:
- He has officially learned to crawl. He still scoots a lot but when he's on a mission, he can fly across the floor.
- He can pull himself up. On the side of the couch, on the side of a box, on you, or - the scariest part - in his crib. Yes, we've lowered the mattress as far as it will go so he can't fall out.
- He can throw a temper tantrum! Also part of him pulling himself up in the crib, but the past few weeks have been a nightmare trying to put him to sleep and the past few nights have shown he has quite a temper. He pulled himself up to a standing position and was shaking on the side of the crib ... not once, or twice, but FOUR TIMES.
- He has become so interactive. He plays peek-a-boo, loves for you to sing to him, and loves to hear his name cheered or sung.
We're sure to fill the blog in 2009 with more of these silly little accomplishments that we thank you all for enduring. Have a blessed and happy new year!
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My boys used to shake the siderails of the crib so hard...the crib would move aross the floor! They started doing it because they were mad and kept doing it for fun!
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