“We do not create our destiny; we participate in its unfolding.”
―David Richo
Did I ever tell y’all about our newest neighbors? They moved into the house directly behind us last summer and you won’t believe where they lived before that: Haiti!
Yep. They relocated to Haiti in June of 2010 to launch a new phase of their ministry- Pathfinder Ministries. In 2011, they became co-directors of the Children’s Hope education initiative in Jacmel and area directors for Children’s Hope in Jeremie/Anse Du Clerc. They led the construction of two orphanages and oversaw the operation of 8 schools. They also led Bible studies, preached in local churches, and taught English to local Haitians, so you can imagine how excited we were when we found out they were moving into the house across the alley! I mean, what are the odds, ya know? And what a gift to have neighbors that speak our son’s native language right in our backyard!
And speaking of our little love, I put together a video of some of my favorite i-phone clips to share here today. I hope it makes you smile too! 😀
And if you left a comment on my previous post- thank you so much for leaving me such kind and encouraging words to find! You will never know how much I appreciate and cherish them…and you!
What a cutie! I was smiling ear to ear through the whole video! Can’t wait to see him come home to you.
He’s so precious! I love that we can finally “meet” him! What an amazing Godsend your neighbors will be! God’s got it all planned out, doesn’t He? ? Just curious, will you call him Steevenson or Sonny? Both are adorable!
Tears, just tears! Of happiness!
Crying Crying… LOVE this! So pleased for you all xoxoxo
Adorable.
Oh Layla…..the moments are so precious! Thank you for sharing them. I feel connected by the same moments I had when adopting my son from Sth Korea. He turns 30 this year. May your son bring you all the joy mine has for me and then some. Xxxx. I wish you all god’s richest blessings.
Absolutely precious. And undeniably yours!!!
Oh Layla! I’m smiling til my cheeks hurt!!! More, more, more videos, please! Thanks so much for sharing, it’s been such a long journey, so happy for you all!
Just precious!
It’s 7:00am and the tears are flowing. What a delightful and beautiful child and what wonderful parents you will be.
This is so precious! I love seeing God work to make a new family.
Our hearts are flooded with joy for you all! I wept like a baby at the clip of you meeting Steevenson for the first time. A very special boy, indeed. How long until he comes home?
Thanking God for bringing y’all together. What a gift!
Tears of joy! Tears of praise for God’s grace! So touching, such happiness! Thank you for sharing.
So many tears…I am bursting with joy for your entire family!
That sweet voice!! My heart is bursting!!
Heart melters!!!! All of them. Such a loving warm feeling I’m taking with me as I start out my day. So happy for you all!! Amazing grace…..
The perfect threesome. So happy for you. Loved the video.
I cried tears of joy, watching this video. So much love! Gods blessings. ?
So thrilled for you guys. He is adorable and what a personality. I hope he will be with you very soon. I know you can’t wait to show him his room.
You will be the best parents. God bless your family.
Wow, if that doesn’t just fill your heart right up! So happy for each of you. 🙂
Omg. Crying here in London. Cried through your last post too, blessings to your family. Sonny is the cutest cute person ever!
And now the tears are flowing. Joyful tears.
Oh my word…when you saw him for the first time and he walked right into your arms for hugs and kisses….TEARS!! So precious. And when he said “I love you,” I melted. He is precious. I am so happy for you and can’t wait for you to have your son home.
Precious. Beautiful. Love overflowing!
Layla and Keven,
Tears of joy watching that video and knowing that your Sonny will soon be with you! You both have waited so long and persevered and now you will have the most precious gift God can give you. So happy for you!!
Thank you for sharing these precious moments! I cry every time I see you with him. I started following your blog years ago for home ideas and honestly, now I could care less about those because the most beautiful story has unfolded and enriched my life. Thank you! My kids love hearing about Layla and Kevin’s journey with Sonny, we are with you every step of the way…xxx
OMG! I could barely see the video clips through my tears….happy tears. I am so thrilled for you. Your little Sonny is so adorable. Wishing you many happy memories.
Tears : Perfect Love!! Thank u for sharing your Joy, it makes my own day so much brighter and full of simple Hope!
Lordy I just cried all of my makeup off! SOOOO happy for y’all! He is ADORABLE!!!
Tears of joy!! What a blessing to watch your beautiful family grow with each visit. What a precious gift to have neighbors who speak Steevenson’s native language! You must be walking on air every day now. Cherish each precious moment of anticipation, dear Layla! ♡
Could hardly see through the tears! What a sweet boy and what a precious FAMILY!
This video made me cry. Loved when he can down the steps and hugged Kevin and you….such joy in all your faces. Keep posting pictures and videos please. I cannot wait until he is in your arms to stay.
Oh my goodness, what an adorable little man! I’m so happy that you are finally able to share your little blessing, your beautiful son!
Oh my goodness he is just too precious! So happy for your family! 🙂
Beautiful happy tears streaming witnessing your beautiful happy “sonny” with his mama and papa!!!!!
I could not have cried happier tears if I were watching a video of one of my own sisters. It is amazing how social media can make strangers so dear to your heart. I am so happy for your family. Following your journey has been a true blessing to me. Thank you for sharing! I am praying for a quick homecoming date!
It didn’t just make me smile, it made me cry! God’s blessings to your special little family now and for years to come!
This sweet video brought tears to my eyes! So precious! So happy for the Palmer fam! 🙂
And again I say, oh my goodness, Hallelujah!
I burst into tears seeing you jump around outside the gate & when he hugged y’all! So so precious!
That was adorable ! God definitely chose him just for you .
Can’t wait to see him playing in a worship band like his papa.
Praying for your sweet family as you wait till your together for good .
LAYLA!!!! That moment when your hearts were all in one space and one embrace, I cried like a baby!! So beautiful! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of this journey!!! Blessings sweet Palmer family!? ~Kim
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a long time. I’m so happy for your little family, and so grateful this child has found your family! Truly blessed! Thank you for sharing your journey so generously!
Dear Layla,
This video is beyond words. It brought tears to my eyes- especially at the part where Sonny almost flew into Kevins arms. Such a cute smile that made me smile. thanks for posting! All the best Christiane
So so happy for this reward for the trust and patience of the three of you as you become a forever family. Soul stirring beauty in each moment. Congratulations and love!
Oh my goodness! I had to pause the video numerous times in order to get through the happy tears and be able to watch. I am BEYOND excited for all 3 of you and I am so appreciative that you are bringing us all on this journey with you. There have never been more deserving parents. How do you get any work done?!?! I am sure you both watch these videos and look at his pictures constantly! I cannot wait to see what happens next!!
Now I am a blubbering mess…..Oh, how precious is this! So thankful that God has matched up Sonny to be your child!
It’s so wonderful to finally see your little man! He’s adorable! I adopted my son in May 2013 and have been anxiously waiting to “meet” your little boy. I hope his homecoming comes soon!
Oh my goodness, Layla. He is so precious. I only got about 3 seconds in before my eyes welled up. Thank you so much for sharing these moments with us. So excited for you knowing that each day brings you one day closer to bringing that little boy home.