“Miracles begin understated. They begin, and the earth doesn’t shake and trumpets don’t sound. Miracles begin with the plainsong of a promise- and sometimes not even fully believed. This is always the best place for miracles.”
-Ann Voskamp
The name “Lifeline” popped up on my cell phone at 11:41am. I didn’t realize how on edge I was until it rang. Just how anxious I was to see that particular name flash onto the screen.
“Hey there!“, I answered, resisting the urge to just cut straight to a rapid-firing of, “Did we get it? Did we get it? Did we get it?“.
The struggle is real, y’all. Can I get an amen, fellow adoptive moms? I swear, I nearly plowed down everything in my path to reach the phone- ha!
Meredith, our adoption caseworker, was on the other end of the line. She said hello and then immediately shared that she had some very good news and just a *little* bit of not-so-good news.
Oh boy. Not exactly the greeting I was hoping for.
In a nutshell, after months and months of anticipation, THE COURTS FINALIZED AND RELEASED OUR ADOPTION DECREE!!!
ON 2-26!!!!
BUT, (and here’s the *little* bit of bad news) I can’t share our Sweet P’s photo or name yet because there was a typo on it.
One name, spelled incorrectly.
Which one? I’m not sure. It could be the (commonly misspelled) name of our street, or Kevin’s (tiny) middle name, or our babe’s very long (and uniquely-spelled) first name. All we know is that (luckily) our attorney saw the mistake and handed it back to the Court official so that the correction could be made.
*exhaaaaaaaale*
Total bummer, but again, the VERY good news is that we 100%, without question anymore, know that they have officially approved us to be Sweet P’s family!!! Squeeeeee!!!
So, here’s to the miracle of “birth”. The one that started on 2-26, and that God clearly wanted us to celebrate again when we get the revised copy of our decree next week. 😉
Layla and Kevin – oh these miracles can be a curving, uphill downhill road can’t they? I am so excited for you and know next week will be THEE best week ever. Ever.
Yahooooo!!
Ok, so close. It will happen. Monday? In the meantime, prayers continue. I simply cannot wait to see your three faces all together as the Palmers!!!
Praying for a special Monday and those darn papers signed!! ❤️
Yippee!! Praise God !!!
YES!!! YAY!!!! So amazing 🙂
Wonderful news!!
I’ve been waiting to head to bed juuuust in case you had an update. Prayers answered! Even a hiccup can still be a blessing, and 2-26 is STILL an important and memorable day for you. God bless you Palmers! Know that complete strangers, like me, pray fervently for you.
This is so exciting! We just returned home from Peru with our new 6 year old son:) I remember that call well…..AND it was also Meredith at Lifeline:) Blessings to you!
Oh yay!!!! I’m so excited for you all!!!
Tears and smiles for you and YES for 2/26
Aaaaaaaah! Such great news!
From one mom of a “child of my heart” to another, knowing that you are almost there and what joy is yet to come brings me to tears. What a blessing that 2/26 did hold a answer to long awaited questions, promised months ago. And for someday in the future when you bring Sweet P to Huntsville to see the rocket center, we would love to be your guide. Because you know, they are the biggest machines in AL ⭐️ ?
Oh what wonderful news – all God has been working together for good in His perfect timing is coming to fruition!
I actually held my breath reading this….praying for a speedy correction and process!! Bring this sweet P home to you!!!!
That is great. I can’t imagine. Then how long before you pick him up???
To get this call on 2/26? Wow! So close now..praying for speedy correction!
GOOSE BUMPS!!! I am so super excited for and with you all!
What exciting news! So happy for you. Praying the correction will be swift.
Ohhhhh Layla how wonderful! NOW they need to hurry up with that revision!!!! You’ve all been SO very patient!!!
Lisa❌⭕️
So happy for you! Focus on the end. You are as close as you have ever been.
Since I’ve been reading your blog from it’s inception, and followed the adoption adventure from start to (now) finish, I find it beautiful that your day is 2/26. Five years ago on that same day, my husband passed from this world to Heaven. He always said he would be reborn. He had lung cancer and lived 80 days from diagnosis. He was a wonderful man – intelligent, gentle (at 6’4″/215 lb), strong, funny, kind, caring and I could go on and on. During his illness many people referred to him as a dear, sweet man. He was a math teacher and even after his retirement he tutored kids every week after school free of charge. He loved math and wanted them to, if not love it, at least understand it. So 2/26 is a most special day for you, and I pray your son will grow to be the kind of man my husband was. God bless you all.
That is so special–how kind of you to share. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband.
Glorious labor! Praying it will be quick!!
Oh Layla and Kevin! Any day now! I know you are SO ready for this sweet boy to be home! Praying . . .
I am crying tears of joy for your family.
Congratulations, Layla! One step closer to bringing him home! I know your heart is overflowing with joy… God is faithful!
xo Heidi
Celebrate! God is so good!!
Congratulations to You and Kevin!
Oh my goodness! 2/26 will always be a special day in your heart, for numerous reasons. Well, thank goodness your lawyer noticed the typo now vs sometime later, hopefully it’s a easier fix at this point vs later in the process!
Smiles will be a bit wider today!
Waiting in hopeful, exciting, prayerful expectancy with you and Kevin! This is fantastic news!
What wonderful news. Thank-you for the update Layla.
How do you contain yourself? What joy!
Great News. I am sure it will all be worked out soon and you will finally all be together. Enjoy your weekend. Congratulations!
Oh Layla!!! As an adoptive momma who went through an almost 4 year adoption wait, I know how incredible it is to get the good news…and how hard to have to wait more!! Praise the Lord for your courage and hope. I am praying for you guys and sweet P!
Congratulations, 2.26 is a good, good day! So happy for you all, can’t wait to see that sweet little boy {all of him} in the arms of his mommy and daddy! Much love and prayers for smooth {and fast} sailing from here!
So absolutely AWESOME to hear!!!!! Hallelujah!
Blessings to you! I am looking forward to hearing all about Sweet P and his journey into your family.
YAY! So thrilled to hear your wonderful news!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news. I have never met you and yet I get emotional each time I read your adoption journey updates. Your boy is lucky to have you as his mom.
Thank God.
Thank God.
Thank God.
(I just put my maskara on and my eyes are burning.)
I am past thrilled for you………and giddy.
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I am so touched by your updates. My prayers are with all of you. Your journey has brought up some very deep feelings in my heart. As a result of my feelings and your beautiful experiences I have begin the process of Foster to Adoption. Thanks you
So very happy for you, and saying a prayer of Thanks, Elaine
Great news!
I am so thrilled for you. Maybe you can think of it as contractions started on 2/26 and its a long labor after a very long pregnancy.
Hooray! I have been following your Journey! What patience you both have! Your darling little boy will be here in time for beautiful weather!! God Bless!
Blessings to you and Kevin and ,of course, your new son!!! So happy for you xo
Congratulations! It’s a boy!
Keep breathing! And get ready for hugs and smiles and love.
Congratulations and praise God! I was someone’s Sweet P many years ago. God blessed me lIke he’s blessing Sweet P. <3
We are currently waiting for our referral call. I anticipate the name “Lifeline-Meredith” popping up on my cell phone everyday (even though it makes me very anxious). Meredith is no longer our caseworker, but I never changed the name. She is great and I’m so thankful for the time she did work with our family. I’m so excited for your family and hope that God wills for you to move through the next sets quickly!
And they say God doesn’t speak to us anymore. If you ask me, 2-26 is validation that God speaks, allows our loved ones who’ve gone on with Him to see and speak, and still makes miracles happen.