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Monday, March 30, 2015

Adoption Update: We Have a Son!

I have some incredible, crazy, and exciting news!

It all started last Tuesday.  The day began just like any other day.  Then, at lunch we got a phone call from our agency.  We had been matched with a birthmother...who had already given birth...and we were to get to the hospital immediately.  As you can imagine, we were in complete shock!

So we quickly packed, got a babysitter for J and B, and went straight to the hospital to meet our son and his birthparents.  Then, a short 14 hours later, we brought him home.  Wow!

It was the craziest, most awesome, whirlwind day.  Adoption is one wild ride, my friends!

So here he is!



Baby L
Born on March 22nd


I think we're all still in shock.  But a good kind of shock!  One day, you wake up like normal, and the next day you have a son.  I wouldn't change the craziness of it all for the world!  God is so good.

Thank you so much for your prayers for all of us during the emotional ups and downs our adoption journey!  They mean so much to us!  Would you please continue to keep us all in prayer?  Especially the birthparents and for one other thing surrounding the adoption.  Thank you, my friends!!!


I will write his full adoption story soon!  In the meantime, I'll be overgramming and enjoying our little family of 5!


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92 comments:

  1. KristyMarch 30, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    ::Happy tears:: God is so amazing!

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  2. Cory HMarch 30, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Oh wow! I have chills. I'm so elated for you! God is so good!

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  3. ErinMarch 30, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Congratulations- Praise God!! I got tears in my eyes reading this post. SO incredibly happy for your family and you have my continued prayers as things all get settled/finalized!

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  4. Christina SotherdenMarch 30, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    This is so exciting!! Congratulations! Welcome to your sweet boy :)

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  5. Shelly JanacMarch 30, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Congratulations! Will definitely send up prayers for all parties.

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  6. Monica (A Beautiful Mess)March 30, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    He's so cute!! Congratulations!

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  7. DonnaMarch 30, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Wow! Congratulations!

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  8. WinterMommyMarch 30, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Congratulations! That is awesome!! I'm beaming over here you and your family. Praying for everyone!

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  9. MichelleMarch 30, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Awesome, God placed him in your family for a reason. He is one lucky little boy. Rejoicing in NC with you!

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  10. Keri SnyderMarch 30, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I am still just overjoyed for you! I was telling one of my friends who is adopting about you guys. So amazing and loving the pictures!

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  11. Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic SideMarch 30, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    I am so, so happy for you! Congrats! So exciting! That's pretty much how my parents adopted my brother :)

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  12. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Thank you so much! We are just thrilled...and so thankful to God!!! -Jess

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  13. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Thank you so much! We feel so blessed! -Jess

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  14. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you so much, Erin! I know you've been praying for us throughout the journey, and your prayers were truly felt. I feel so blessed. Thank you so much!!! -Jess

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  15. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you so much! We feel so very blessed!!! -Jess

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  16. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Thank you so much, especially for the prayers!!! -Jess

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  17. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Thank you, Monica! We really appreciate your family's prayers for all of us! -Jess

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  18. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    I know - I'm just as shocked! haha Thank you! -Jess

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  19. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Thank you! We are keeping your family in prayer as well! -Jess

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  20. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you, Michelle! We feel so blessed that God placed him with us. What an amazing gift! We feel so blessed :) -Jess

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  21. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Thank you so much, Keri! I will keep your friends in our prayers! If they ever need to talk to someone, they can always contact me. What helped me the most was talking to others who had gone through it before. Adoption is hard, but so worth it :) -Jess

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  22. Sweet Little OnesMarch 30, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Oh, wow! It is so amazing how God can bring a family together :) Adoption is hard, but such a blessing too - as you very well know with your brother! Thank you for sharing that!!! -Jess

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  23. Whitney JordanMarch 30, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    It's exciting to see God answering prayers for your family!! Welcome baby boy!!

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  24. Sandra LitcherMarch 31, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    So happy for you!! What a beautiful blessing!

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  25. Andrea || Mitchael JourneyMarch 31, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Wow WOW!!! How amazing :D I will join you in praying for the birth parents, your family and your precious little boy -- I can't wait to read more!

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  26. Abi at Joy In My KitchenMarch 31, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Oh, wow! I'm all choked up and teary . . . having recieved all of our children (most as infants) through foster care I know well the calls of "come get them right now!" Praise God for adding to your family. May He give you all the strength and grace necessary in these next days.

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  27. Sierra&Faith @WinksandeyerollsMarch 31, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Congratulations! That is so exciting. What an amazing unexpected blessing. We are so happy for you and the new addition to your family :)

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  28. LisaMarch 31, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    WOW what a blessing!! I love this so much. Congrats!!! <3 -- Lisa | Two Martinis

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  29. sharonApril 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    What a little blessing he is! Visiting from Ladies Collective link up :)

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  30. Stacey FowlerApril 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Awww! That is amazing! Congratulations on your little blessing!

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  31. Amber BatesApril 1, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Congratulations! That's so exciting and L is beautiful. I know the feeling of it all being a whirlwind. I hope that you're able to make a good connection with your son's birth parents and that any issues that arise are easily overcome.
    Cheers, Amber at OurCharmedLife.net

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  32. Tarissa HelmsApril 1, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Stopping by for the first time today from Women With Intention and am so excited to read your wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  33. Chelsea WilliamsApril 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    How exciting what an amazing surprise :)

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  34. So DomesticallyApril 2, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Congratulations!!! What a sweet addition to the family! :)

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  35. MariaApril 2, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Congratulations! Hoping you're enjoying your newest addition and being a family of 5! Stopping by from Shine Blog Hop

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  36. IngridApril 3, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Congratulations, he is beautiful! What a blessing to your family!

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  37. StacyApril 3, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Congratulations!! What an amazing gift from the Lord above!

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  38. Amanda BrownApril 3, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Congratulations! He's looks beautiful! We are on an adoption journey too...of sorts. It's a kinship foster care process but if reunification with birth mom doesn't happen ( I hope it does but am planning for the possibility it won't...) Our family will join the adoption "club". I'm going to read your past posts and try to figure out what that's like! Thanks for sharing!

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  39. BrendaApril 3, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Rejoicing with you in God's goodness!! Have a beautiful Easter as a family of 5!!
    xo - Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com

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  40. Amanda BullardApril 4, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    This is beautiful! I am in tears how HUGE of a blessing to you and your new little boy!

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  41. Meghan FlinnApril 4, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    That is amazing news! I can't imagine how crazy good that must feel to wake up like any other day and come home with a baby! Congratulations

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  42. ColleenApril 4, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    What a beautiful boy! I'm so happy for your family and your newest little one! How precious. Saying a prayer for you all!

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  43. Tawnya FaustApril 4, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    What?! Congratulations!! SO exciting, I admire you for turning your world around in a matter of one phone call for this little boy, he is adorable and will fit perfectly with your little family :) XO

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  44. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you so much! We feel so incredibly blessed!!! -Jess

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  45. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you! We are so excited and happy to have him in our family! -Jess

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  46. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you! We feel so blessed! -Jess

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  47. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Thank you so much for your prayers! They love him so much and are such blessings to us. They really need our prayers for strength and comfort. Thank you!!! -Jess

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  48. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you! I think we're still a little in shock! But we feel so blessed at the same time :) -Jess

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  49. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you! We love being a family of 5 now! -Jess

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  50. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you so much! He is such a blessing to us! And thanks for hosting! -Jess

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  51. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you! He sure is!!!! -Jess

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  52. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Thank you! We feel so blessed! -Jess

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  53. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you! I hope we can stay connected with his birthparents. I know it will be so important to him (really, all of us!) especially as he gets older. Oh, he is such a blessing! We're still on cloud 9 :) -Jess

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  54. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you! We are still so excited too! I think it's going to take awhile to come down from the shock/excitement of it all! haha -Jess

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  55. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    The best surprise we've ever received! ;) -Jess

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  56. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you! He sure is!!! -Jess

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  57. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you! We sure are! We feel so blessed :) -Jess

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  58. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you! Yes, we do feel very blessed indeed! -Jess

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  59. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    It's amazing to see how He works in our lives! What an amazing gift and surprise! We feel so blessed :) -Jess

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  60. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Amanda, we will be keeping you all in our prayers! We've never done foster, so I'm sure that has it's own set of trials, especially with a relative. We'll be praying for God's will and peace, strength, and guidance for all of you!!! Please keep me posted! Do you have a blog? -Jess

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  61. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Thank you so much! It's the craziest thing that's ever happened to us - but the best kind of crazy ;) Now, we can see the reason behind all of the struggles and fall throughs of losing 2 sets of twins over the past 3 months. Baby L was meant to be with us! Praying for you too, my friend. I know God will give you peace and strength and lead you to something awesome. Prayers, Jess

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  62. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Thank you! We had the perfect Easter :) I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday too! -Jess

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  63. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you so much! He is such a blessing! I just look at him and can't believe God brought him into our family! We are blessed :) -Jess

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  64. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Awesome, crazy, shocking, and amazing! Haha I think we're still coming down from the excitement of it all :) But in the best kind of way! Happy Easter! -Jess

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  65. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Thank you so much, especially for the prayers! -Jess

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  66. Sweet Little OnesApril 5, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Wow, I didn't really think of it like that - one phone call really can change so many lives. We are so happy that his birthparents chose us! What an amazingly loving choice. We're all so blessed! -Jess

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  67. Hmmmm....April 6, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Congratulations from a fellow adoptive Momma. What a sweet blessing (Jenni at JoyfulJourneyMom.com)

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  68. Melanie @ Tree Valley AcademyApril 6, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Wow, Congratulations on your adorable little boy!

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  69. jessica churchApril 6, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Congratulations what an amazing story! Hope you are all doing well and adjusting to your new little family member!

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  70. Bonnie Lyn SmithApril 6, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    How precious! I love this news! Congratulations! And how God knew you would have him from the beginning of time!

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  71. Robyn BlackApril 7, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    so neat how life can change so instantly! :) i love adoption stories! congrats & enjoy your family of 5!

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  72. Cathy McInnesApril 7, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Oh wow! What a beautiful baby boy! Congratulations what a blessing from God! Praying for your family as you navigate the waters of adoption and being a family of 5! Thank you for sharing your journey on Making Memories Mondays! I am looking forward to reading your journey! :-)
    Cathy

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  73. Lauren B.April 9, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Congratulations! What a sweetie!

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  74. KristyApril 9, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I am so THRILLED for you!!!! I have been praying for your family, and I m just blown away at how this played out. So awesome! Congratulations, friend!

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  75. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Thank you so much! What a blessing he is! -Jess

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  76. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you so much! We feel so incredibly blessed! -Jess

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  77. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you! Keep praying for all of us please! The adjustment is going well for the most part - just trying to get into a routine now ;) -Jess

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  78. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    I know! Every time I think about that, it brings me to tears! God knew all 3 of our kids would always be ours. How beautiful!!! -Jess

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  79. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I think this is about as instant as you can get with growing your family, huh? ;) We are feeling so blessed though!!! Thank you! -Jess

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  80. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Thank you so much! We do feel so blessed. Wow, it's still sinking in for us over 2 weeks later! God brought us another beautiful little one... :) -Jess

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  81. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Thank you so much!!! -Jess

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  82. Sweet Little OnesApril 9, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you so much, Kristy! And we really appreciate your prayers! We truly felt them throughout our journey! Please keep praying :) -Jess

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  83. Tif @ Bright on a BudgetApril 9, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    OMG HOW EXCITING!!! I can't even imagine what a whirlwind that was:) Congrats on your new son!!!!! And prayers sent your all's way!!!

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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  84. KristyApril 12, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    This is just so beautiful and so exciting!

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  85. Meredith ElizabethApril 13, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Ah! Great news~ I was adopted over 30 years ago. I'm learning that adoption is NOT the worst challenge to overcome. I have been humbled by getting to know many people of many different walks of life. I feel like your son and my history were God appointed for the adoption legacy to teach the world about love and acceptance. So happy for you~ Blessings.

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  86. Sweet Little OnesApril 13, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Thank you so much, Tif! Especially for the prayers!!!! We are so blessed! -Jess

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  87. Sweet Little OnesApril 13, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Thank you so much! We're still coming down from the excitement of it all! -Jess

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  88. FaithApril 19, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Congratulations on your sweet boy! Thank you for linking up with us at Mommy Moments last week. Your post was the top viewed and will be featured this week :)

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  89. Jenna GriffinApril 26, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Ahh, congrats!! He is absolutely precious. I'm so excited for y'all!

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  90. Sweet Little OnesApril 27, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Thank you, Meredith, for sharing that! How beautiful! I pray that my children will grow up seeing the love and acceptance by everyone in their lives! God bless you! -Jess

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  91. Sweet Little OnesApril 27, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Thank you so much!!!! We feel so blessed to have him! -Jess

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  92. Sweet Little OnesApril 27, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Thanks, Jenna! We love him so much! He is such a blessing! -Jess

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