We are officially the parents of four boys! We passed court today, and Benjamin legally became a part of our family. Because we passed, we are so glad to be able to post Benjamin's picture above.
Never before have we so powerfully felt the truth of Proverbs 25:25--Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
The adoption agency told us that we can expect to travel to Ethiopia sometime within the next 12 weeks. How is that for specificity?
Tonight, we celebrated by going to a local Mexican restaurant. We told the folks there that we will soon be bringing four boys with us rather than just three! We can already picture all the extra rice on the floor after dinner with four little boys.
At night after bathtime each evening, we read our Bible story and go with Isaac into his bedroom. Before we put him into his crib, we all sing Jesus loves the little children,all the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white. They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. It's one of the best parts of the day.
Lately, Isaac has been saying "Bee Huh" right after we sing and before he gets in his crib. "Bee Huh" is 2-year-old speak for "Big Hug." We are loving the nightly Big Hug as mommy holds Isaac, Jack and William wrap their little arms around mommy, and daddy puts his arms around everyone. We all then say "BIG HUG!"
Not long from now, our Big Hug is going to be even bigger. Benjamin is going to be in it, and we can't wait.
Love this!!! This is my favorite picture of him!!! He looks like a Brady for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO excited! As you all wait some more for official travel dates, I will keep praying! And what an adorable little guy!
ReplyDeleteI am so very excited for you all. Thanks for blogging your story. It is so uplifting. Four little Brady boys!!! God has truly smiled on you both with such blessings!!! Love you!!!!!!! Sandra & Mr. Carnell (he's happy for you, too Todd!)
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited for you guys. Just recently found out you were adopting. We are in the "praying" stage of possible doing the same thing. So glad court passed. Look forward to keeping up with your blog.. Ray and Angela Sadler
ReplyDeleteWilliam and I are so excited for the Brady family! It has been great walking beside you and the Stiver's through this process. Who knows, we could be in Ethiopia picking up our children at the same time?! We will continue to pray for you!
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