1/13/08

Prayerful Decision



I don’t really know where to begin with this blog. There is so much that needs to be said, and a lot of feelings that need to be accurately expressed. I have decided to place my baby boy for adoption. I have been wrestling with this decision since the very beginning of this pregnancy, not really knowing what I should do. For a long time I had felt as though I had not been receiving any answers or guidance from Heavenly Father. I just knew that the option was there but wasn't sure what I was supposed to do or whether I could handle it emotionally.

Since I have begun to seriously consider placing my baby for adoption, things have just been falling into place. There have been many tiny miracles that have happened both physically and emotionally for me and my family, and now I know that the Lord has guided me throughout this process.

I was given Braden and Jen's profile and had looked at it in detail several times. One night, just before Christmas, I said yet another prayer for confirmation that adoption was the right choice. A short time later, when I looked at their profile pictures again, the spirit came over me and that's when I knew they were the family for my baby boy.

I have already spoken on the phone with them and met them in person. I feel like in just this short time that I know them and that we have the potential of being great friends. My family and I feel as if we knew them before coming to earth and this is all part of God's eternal plan. I know Braden and Jen will give this baby boy the loving home he needs and I am truly excited for them!

I love you all and I hope you will support me in this decision and that you can put everyone involved in your prayers.




9 comments:

The Ursenbach Family said...

Congrats for creating a miracle for that family! Aaron and I considered calling you about adopting your baby, but we felt it wasn't right and this is why! God sure is good at what he does! Love you!
Julie

Cass said...

You have an amazing spirit! I love you so much! Thanks for letting me be part of this experience...I truly feel that it has not only brought us closer together, but has given me a wonderful new insight to what our kids' birthmoms have gone through. We all love you!

The Lakes said...

Miracles! They never cease and are always there. We just need to see them. We love you and know that this miracle is just one of many that will touch your life. Our prayers are with you and the girls as you go thru these miracles together. Love ya, Mom and Don

Leslie said...

You are brave and strong. We are happy for you and the peace you are finding in this process. We are happy for Braden and Jen...they are part of prayers now too. We love you.

Kimmie said...

I love you, Mel. I'm so excited for this family, and it's awesome how strong you are! I'll definitely be praying for you guys!

jlake said...

You are amazing! What a wonderful blessing you are to your baby boy and to that family! We love and support you! Our prayers are with all of you!

Natalie said...

I am so happy that you have found peace with this decision. What a blessing for you and for Braden and Jen.

The Huffaker Family said...

Wow, you are amazing! What a wonderful miracle you have chosen to share with Braden and Jen. We love you and you are in our prayers.

Sabrina O'Malley said...

You touch my heart and give me strength with your amazing spirit. We will pray for all of you. What a special and sacred blessing you are providing for this new little family.