Scott and I had a great time today having lunch with the birth parents who have chosen us. They told us they wanted to spend today getting to know one another better and so we did. They are fun and very sweet. We did not talk through anymore details, but are planning to get together again in a few weeks.

Wanted to let you all know what you can be specifically praying for. The baby girl we are to adopt has a Choroid Cyst, we knew this before we even okayed showing our profile to the birth parents. I am including a definition of a Choroid Cyst from Wikipedia.org:

Choroid plexus cysts (CPCs) are cysts that occur within choroid plexus of the brain. The brain contains pockets or spaces called ventricles with a spongy layer of cells and blood vessels called the choroid plexus. This is in the middle of the fetal brain. The choroid plexus has the important function of producing a fluid called cerebrospinal fluid. The fluid produced by the cells of the choroid plexus fills the ventricles and then flows around the brain and the spinal cord to provide a cushion of fluid around these structures. CPCs can form within this structure and come from fluid trapped within this spongy layer of cells, much like a soap bubble or a blister. CPCs are often called "soft signs" or fetal ultrasound "markers" because some studies have found a weak association between CPCs and fetal chromosome abnormalities. It is believed that many adults have one or more tiny CPCs. CPU's have no impact on an individual's health or development or learning. The fetal brain may create these cysts as a normal part of development. They are temporary and usually are gone by the 32nd week of pregnancy.

So as you can read, it is normally not a problem, we are just asking people to join in praying with us that it will go away before the end of pregnancy.

WE'VE BEEN CHOSEN!!

The birth father called Scott personally to let us know that we were the couple they chose. Our hearts are full of joy and excitement, and yet we know we need to continue to pray. There is a little bit of fear after what we have been through, but we are choosing to walk in faith and rejoice in HOPE!!

Scott and myself will be meeting with the birth parents for lunch next Saturday to continue to get to know one another and talk through more details.

Thank you sincerely for every prayer prayed for us, we would not have had the strength for this 7 year journey with out them!

Another Chance-Please Pray

Scott and I along with another couple have been chosen by a birth mom and birth father. We met with the birth parents last Friday night and after we were finished they met with the other couple.

Going into the meeting Scott and I were the birth father's favorite and the other couple was the birth mom's favorite. The meeting went well, we laughed and connected around many things, however it is impossible to know what happened in the meeting with the other couple.

Please pray for God's good, perfect and pleasing will to be done in the life of this child, in Scott and I's life, in this other couple life and in the birth parents life. We are praying the birthparents will have clarity, unity and feel great about their decision. So please pray with us. We will let you know when we hear something.

The birth mom is due on February 13th with a GIRL!!