Monica281 457 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) Wow!! It has been so exciting watching the annoucements that have been posted these past few days!! A BIG congrats to the New Parents!! Mark and Erin & Teresa and Ric. God is so good!! Edited September 23, 2009 by Monica281 Link to post Share on other sites
mbell 73 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Congratulations Teresa and Ric -- what a happy day!! Link to post Share on other sites
vanfam 0 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Congratulations to everyone! Mark & Erin and Ric & Teresa, you've all waited such a long time - we're very happy for you. Link to post Share on other sites
Scott & Char 1 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations to the newest Abrazo families. Enjoy those precious miracles. Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,114 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 It's been said that God answers prayers "no", "yes", and "wait awhile." We know that God has a lot more to say than just that. But our newest new parents, graduates of our Piggybackers orientation weekend of 11/08, can surely find those three answers engraved in the stones that marked their path from Iowa to Texas over the past year or so. They'd married with a strong sense of God's approval, which lent them a divine sense of certainty that children would soon follow. Yet it wasn't working out that way, and despite their fervent prayers for a successful pregnancy, the answer appeared to be "no..." Still, they had faith that God was calling them to build a family, so they began to explore adoption, aided by some dear friends who were following their own dream of parenthood towards an adoption agency in Texas. Should they join them in that journey, they wondered? And the answer was clearly "yes." So it was that they found themselves on a voyage that led them through valleys of sorrow and along highest peaks of joy, to a young woman who needed them there when she gave birth; they followed along faithfully hoping her newborn was meant to be theirs, as well. But God's answer to that petition, to their surprized disappointment, was "wait awhile." They returned home with an empty carseat, and that child returned Home not long thereafter. It didn't make sense at the time, surely. But being people of faith, they didn't give up on their dream-- nor their God. And God's best miracles being reserved for those who walk by faith, this providential path has led them to the amazing events of today, as a mother they'd first spoken with this past weekend forever entrusts them with her tiny baby girl, born not so many hours ago: a child who needs them as much as they need her. How great is our God, and how faithful in the answering of our prayers! Bless all who wait on God and trust in God's plan for their lives. Link to post Share on other sites
Dale and Amanda 4 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations!!! Pink is a wonderful color!!! Link to post Share on other sites
DPJ 254 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Andy & Jill .... so so happy for your new little girl!!!! God is GOOD ALL the time!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny & Michelle 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! Link to post Share on other sites
suziandben 134 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I don't have any particular words I'm just SO enjoying this beautiful miracle for Andy & Jill. Many congratulations! the Gradens Link to post Share on other sites
Susan 93 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wonderful news tonight Jill and Andy! An answer to so many prayers!! Congratulations on your new bundle of pink...may you enjoy these early and precious moments! Susan Link to post Share on other sites
Jason & Jen 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 How great is our God, and how faithful in the answering of our prayers! Bless all who wait on Him and trust in His plan for their lives. AMEN!! I am bawling my eyes out reading and remembering their journey. Our God IS so great! Link to post Share on other sites
Jan and Greg 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congrats to Andy and Jill and their new little girl!!! Jan Link to post Share on other sites
HeidiK 94 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Welcome sweet little girl, and blessings to all that love her Link to post Share on other sites
juliem7 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations Andy and Jill!! Link to post Share on other sites
suebee 228 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 How great is our God, and how faithful in the answering of our prayers! Bless all who wait on Him and trust in His plan for their lives. So true! Congratulations Andy and Jill! Rejoicing with you that your faith is now sight! Link to post Share on other sites
waiting for a miracle 1 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Good Beautiful Morning!!! Yay Andy and Jill! I am so happy for you, and so thankful for your patience. What a road you've been on! oxoxo Lori Link to post Share on other sites
TRACEB 102 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 What a beautiful announcement to wake up to this morning! So excited and celebrating with Jill and Andy on their new baby girl. Can't wait to hear all about her when the time is right. As many said before, this is the answers to many prayers. Hugs, Tracey Link to post Share on other sites
Brent&Lynn 54 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations Andy and Jill! Link to post Share on other sites
mbell 73 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations Andy and Jill! Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel & Erika 9 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 What a great story of faith! Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
dbernados 0 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am so excited about the news of the newest Abrazo babe! Andy & Jill, Although the journey was not always easy now that your beautiful daughter is in your arms it makes it all worthwhile. Enjoy this special time with her and her first family if at all possible. It is a time for wonderful memories before the hustle and bustle of home life have to return. Congratulations! donna Link to post Share on other sites
Gina 2 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 What a sweet announcement. Congratulations Andy & Jill! Link to post Share on other sites
reneetodd 23 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratulations Andy and Jill! Link to post Share on other sites
hkingkong 10 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congratualtions! This is so exciting! Heather Link to post Share on other sites
bmom2nickngrace 31 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congrats to the newest family!! Link to post Share on other sites
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