Holding on to Hope

In God's Time

This has been my strength lately...

Baby's Room pics

Just in case....

A few people have asked, so I thought I would put it on here, just in case.....

If you know someone, or hear of someone, wanting to make an adoption plan for their baby, please give them the link to our profile on HOPE's website.  I've posted the link in an earlier blog, but here it is again:

Ryan and Christa



Thanks for keeping us in mind for situations that come up! 

Baby Doyle's Book

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Ok God, We're ready when You are!

Hello!

Not sure who all is even still following this, but just thought I would give a current update.  Not that there's much to update, however.  We have had a couple situations come up, but nothing that is right for us.

This whole "waiting game" is a very strange feeling.  I don't quite know how to convey it, but we wake up every morning and get ready for the day, just as we always do.  And then all of the sudden the phone rings.  And although none of the situations have worked out yet, we see how our life could truly change in one phone call.  How do you prepare for that???

Well we have all of the "big" things that we would need if it did happen very quickly.  We would be ready!  Now, we just continue to wait for THE phone call that will connect us with OUR Birth Mother.

Thanks for all the prayers and support thus far... we couldn't do it without you!

Love,
Ryan and Christa

We're on!

So we are finally on the website! This means that when Birth Mothers go on HOPE's website, they will be able to see our picture and a brief summary of our profile.  Then if they are interested, they can contact HOPE to see our profile and get more information about us.... Very exciting!  Now, we wait some more..... but at least the Holidays will keep us occupied for a bit!

Here's the site if you want to check it out...   http://www.hopeadoptionservices.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=18   Click on our names at the bottom.  :)


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!
We are sure excited for what this year will (hopefully) bring!

Update on the ND BM

Our social worker emailed us Friday to tell us that the Birth Mother in ND was working with several agencies, and the Evangelical agency that contacted HOPE, told her that she had to commit to working only with them.  So she is no longer working with that agency, and therefore, no longer connected to HOPE. 

So now we are just waiting for HOPE to finish up our home study, which should be anytime now, and then we'll fill out the paperwork to get our bio up on their website.  That will mean that Birth Mothers will be able to view a brief paragraph on us and then can contact HOPE to view our complete profile.  Also, when HOPE is working with Birth Mothers, they will take a copy of our profile with to show them, if we are open to their situation.

Hope you're all "dug out!" Have a Happy Holidays!