DNA Authorization

I just got a call from my agency and said they are sending my Lab Corp authorization for DNA out! He said it should take about 10 days. Yet another step closer to Zach! I am so excited! Momma's coming baby!!!

Passport

I received a copy of Zach's passport today! I am so excited! I am one step closer to getting my sweet baby boy! My agency said they should do 2nd DNA either today or Monday (they don't do much on Fridays). Once DNA is back, I will receive a Pink Slip (not the bad kind like at work, the good kind) with my Embassy appointment for Zach's VISA. And that is when I get to go get him. I have so many feelings going on right now. I am excited because it is finally happening and I am nervous because it is finally happening. I guess I am going through what every expecting mother goes through right before she gives birth. Wondering if I will be a good mom, if I will know what to do, will he like me and want to come to me. I just can't wait to get him in my arms and never let go! Thank you so much to each and every one of my friends and family for all the support and prayer that you have given me and Zach and for the continued support and prayer. It is because of all of you that I have made it through this long process so far. God is definitely good!! He lead me to Zach and I can hardly wait to teach Zach all about him!

Well, that's all for now. I will post when I get more news!

Picture Day!

It's one of my favorite days! Picture day! I love seeing how happy and heathy he looks!! The outfit he is wearing is one I sent him for his Birthday. Aunt Lois bought it for him. He is 13 1/2 months old, weighs 21 1/2 pounds and is 29 1/2 inches long. My little boy is getting so big! The exciting part is that maybe this time next month I will be there getting him (hopefully sooner). Then I will have some even more exciting pictures to post! I am getting so anxious, but extremely nervous. I am nervous about the trip there and also about how he will do with me. I hope he takes to me right away. Being a MOM is all I have ever wanted to do!

Waiting

I haven't met you yet or seen your face,

but in my heart you hold a place.

My hopes grow with each passing day,

even though you're miles away.

I know you're there waiting for me,

as I am here waiting to see,

the child God has sent from above,

to make me a mother and share all my love.

Birth Certificate

I received on of the most amazing e-mails I have ever received. It was a copy of Zach's Birth Certificate. I have to say that I was full of joy and excitement. It was the most wonderful site to see my son's name with my last name! It is becoming more and more of a reality every day. I can not believe that I am actually going to be bringing my son home soon! I can hardly wait! I am so grateful to my family and friends who pray for me and Zach every day! I am definitely getting answered prayer! I have known since the beginning of this process that God has had a baby boy that was meant for me and of course when I seen the picture of Zach I knew immediately that he was the one. Soon I will be meeting him and bringing him home to meet all of his extended family. How exciting is that!!!

Half A World Away

A half a world away
Sometimes it seems we're so far apart
But a half a world away
Is not too far for a journey of the heart
My little one, my bundle of joy
I'm waiting for you
My precious son, my baby boy
I know you're waiting too
A half a world away
A child waits for a family of his own
While a half a world away
A family waits to come bring him home
My little one, my bundle of joy
I'm whispering a prayer
My precious son, my baby boy
I hope to soon be there
I hope that we
will no longer be
a half a world away.

GREAT NEWS!!!

I know I already posted this picture of Zach, but it goes with my good news!! I got out of PGN today and Zach is clapping for that. My agency says that I should be picking him up and bringing him home in 6 to 8 weeks! I am on Cloud 9!! I can't even begin to explain all the emotions that are going on inside me right now! Thank God for answered prayers. "I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him" 1Samuel 1:27

The Gift of Life

I didn't give you the gift of life,

But in my heart I know.

The love I feel is deep and real,

As if it had been so.

For us to have each other

Is like a dream come true!

No, I didn't give you The gift of life,

Life gave me the gift of you.