I am starting this blog as a recommendation on coping with the decision to adopt, the end of fertility treatments, the type of adoption that is "right" for us, the waiting, the excitement of being chosen by a birth mother, following her through her pregnancy (maybe?), the waiting (again!!), the birth of our son or daughter and finally the excitement of being a mother....

I am not much of a writer (I know everyone says that...but it REALLY IS true), but I was told that journaling or blogging my adoption experience would be therapeutic.

I am excited about our journey. I'm sure it will be a long journey, but I'm really thrilled about starting this process. I'm thrilled about one day being a mother and I feel confident that we made the right decision to adopt.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

This is my mom's favorite bible verse. She has it on several different things in her house. I love it too and find comfort in knowing that the Lord does have a plan for me, Russ and baby boy/girl Gay. As we start our journey, ALL that I ask of my family and friends is to remember us in your prayers. Please pray for the birth mother and father (wherever they are), as well. I know the Lord has already chosen them for us...they just have to find their way to me and Russ now!! How exciting....