“You never know what’s around the corner. You just keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.”
―Tom Hiddleston
This adoption adventure has been very mysterious. Never knowing what’s around the corner…always Trusting that we should just keep moving our feet.
But this Saturday, we’re going to look back from the top of this mountain…
…and we’ll be up there looking with our son.
Less than 48 hours from now, y’all!!!
This is a two-week socialization visit, and although we won’t be able to bring him home at the end of this trip, we are SO excited to be able to spend this time bonding with him. Our hearts are overflowing with excitement and gratitude, and our minds are absolutely racing.
Prayers appreciated for our baby’s precious little heart. I can’t wait to tell you all about him when I have downtime during nap time!
PS- I plan to blog a few times a week while we’re there, and I created the hashtag #SweetPmakes3 on Instagram if you’d like to follow along between blog posts! XO
Jen
Long time reader, just wanted to say I am SO happy for you. I have admired your patience in this whole journey, and I am so glad you are reaching the light at the end of the tunnel. Congratulations!
Centsational Girl
Oh my friend, how EXCITING! Can’t wait to see more of what’s happening on your trip, wishing you much love !
xoxo
Kate
SJ
So happy for you both! And…you’ll be there over the 26th! Grandma was right. 🙂
Rose L.
something odd happened to your blog post as the words ran over each other and cannot read it.
Rose L.
I exited and reentered and NOW it works! I can sense your eagerness and happiness. God Bless!
Ashlea
Wow!! Amen and amen! My heart leapt with excitement as I read your words and my eyes filled with tears. You will hold your son and he will nestle his mama and dadda for the first time. What a gift- praying for smooth travels and the Holy Spirit ever present on this visit.
Sharon
How exciting! I’m so HAPPY for y’all.
Alice
Yay yay yay!!!! I have been reading your blog forever and your patient and faith have inspired me so much! I am so happy for you both!!!
Erica
Congratulations! I hope you have an amazing visit with your son! I have loved following your adoption story on your blog. I cannot imagine how excited you all must be. Best wishes for a wonderful trip!
Flower Patch Farmgirl
Best news ever! He is with you. Always. Remember that and know I’m praying. Love you!
Katie
SO happy for you! Congratulations!
Elizabeth
Finally and Amen!!!!
Marcie
I’m so excited for you!
Claire howard
So happy to receive your email,having followed your massive adventure I am sure there are lots of people who will be feeling like me wishing you so much luck and good wishes.
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
OMG – how wonderful!!! Congrats to you on this great blessing!
KAM
THE LUCKY SNAIL Winifred Welles
The snail’s a lucky fellow, he can go The whole world over if he chooses,
Through blazing suns, or where the white flakes blow, Yet his own home he never loses.
He can behold what’s strange and beautiful, while still remaining very comfortable.
He goes afar yet never is away, whose house rests always on his shoulder-
He dreams beneath a fern’s soft spray, or dares to climb the hardest boulder.
He can be cozy or yet love to roam, A traveler who is always at home.
Adventure awaits! Blessings and prayers for your journey….
Pam
So very happy for you three. You are wrapped in many, many prayers, mostly of thanks.
Anne
I have so waited to read this. I am crying happy tears for you rigth now. Congratulations <3
Susan Hughes
Oh my – you have just MADE my day! Praying for travel mercy for you all. Looking forward to hearing about your trip and meeting Sweet Pea.
Lauralee
Yay! I’m so excited for you!
Pamela-FromMyFrontPorchToYours
How exciting! So happy for you and Kevin. What a truly joyous time you all will have!
Linda
So happy for all three of you!
Dianne
Layla and Kevin, God bless this trip and keep all of you in HIS loving arms. Please tell me what is next. How long until you are able to bring him home? I have 2 adopted children from USA and our system is so different. Hugs!
Deborah D
I am beyond excited for you, Kevin and Sweet Pea. Praying for all of you during this time.
Jenny B.
Yippee!!! I am so excited for you guys!!! Love that Sweet P has a guitar on his T-shirt! 🙂 Is Kevin going to take his guitar on the trip? Praying all goes well and you get lots of quality bonding time!
Rhonda
This is wonderful news. My prayers will be with you. Take care and enjoy this blessing from God.
Sheila W
Congratulations!!! I’m sure you are both on Cloud 9! The long wait has finally arrived, enjoy every moment!
Monica @ The Writer Chic
Can’t believe how close to your magic number this day got! Or maybe I can. Our God is GOOD!!!!
Gina
This is so wonderful!! Praying for you all and especially sweet P!!! God is Good!! 😀
chrissi
enjoy each second. God speed.
Stella W
Yippeeeeee!
Angela T.
Hooray! So excited for all of you! Can’t wait to “meet” Sweet P, too!
Rebecca
Tears in my eyes. Happy tears. All of us here are forming a big circle around you and Kevin and praying over you and giving you one gigantic hug to send you off! Hope you can feel our love. God bless you!
Kristol
Congratulations, Layla! I’ve been following along on your journey and praying for you guys for over a year now. God is so good! Enjoy meeting your son!
Kara
PRAYING! It’s such an honor to be alongside you all during this amazing time. I know God will be right there in the midst of you THREE this whole time. Can’t wait to hear how it goes and also, how SOON you’ll be able to bring him home after this trip. Sweet P is about to meet HIS PARENTS – I can not even believe it.
Diane
and my heart smiles
Heather
The best news Ive heard all day! I have tears of happiness in my eyes for you!
Terri Hughes
So happy for you and your husband. Can’t wait to see his sweet little face. Give him a big kiss for me and let him know that there are many people waiting for him to arrive at his new and forever home. Enjoy your time with your son and be safe. God Bless you all.
Millie
Oh my! So excited for all three of you!
Cannot wait to follow your hashtag on Instagram and have a peek at your next two weeks!
Julianne
I started crying the second I read your subject line…and kept crying as I read the post! You will be there on 2/26! And you’re ALMOST THERE!!!! HOORAY HOORAY! Oh what a good good thing.
Sara
I’ve been reading your blog for a long, long time, and waiting for this post for a long time too. I have to tell you that I’m SO incredibly happy for you two. What wonderful parents you’re going to make… I’m looking forward to following you three for years to come. Congratulations!!!
Carrie - Curate & Co.
So very excited for you!!! It is so very exciting that your family will finally be together!!! You are one blessed Mama! Your Sweet Pea is so very blessed to be part of such an amazing family! I’ve followed your adoption journey from the beginning all while struggling through our own fertility struggles. I’ve always felt a true connection to your blog & your story. It’s so inspiring to so many people. I know it sounds crazy, but I’ve often thought maybe there is a reason I’m supposed to read about your journey. Saturday 2/28 when you will be with your Sweet Pea is actually my birthday. Maybe it’s yet another sign for our journey that leads towards adoption :). So truly happy for you all & thank you for sharing your journey!
Kimm B. in az
Yipee. I am so happy for you guys.
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
Just reading the title to your blog post made me start to cry. I am soooo excited for all three of you!! God bless you!
Garden, Home and Party
I am so thrilled for the two of you. It seems like forever that you’ve been waiting. How long after your social visit do you get to bring him home?
Best to you.
xo,
Karen
Kim S.
This is the best post ever! Praying for you, Kevin and Sweet P, may your two weeks together be enough to sustain you all until you can be together forever!
Susan
Oh, how I’ve prayed for y’all!!! God is so good!!! What a wonderful, joyous visit you’ll have with your son!!
Starla
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I’ve been looking forward to seeing this news, hoping every day that it was the day for you. May the Lord bless every moment of your bonding trip with His peace, grace, love and mercy. Now on to waiting for the ” We’re Bringing Him Home” post!;)
AlisonG
Congrats! I know you are thrilled.
Susanne
Tears of joy from me too! The best news ever. Congratulations to both you and Kevin, and especially Sweet Pea, as his world is about to becxome even more beautiful with the three of you together forever. x