“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
Wonderful!!!! Congratulations and blessings on your trip and meeting your little one!
Yahoo!!! The day has finally come!! I am so excited for you – a new chapter is just beginning and I can’t wait to hear all about your trip. You are going to be amazing parents. Happy packing!
Joy unspeakable!!! Prayers for safe travel and an undeniable bond between parents and their child. I am so filled with joy for you right now!
Oh Layla, I am so very excited and happy for you!!! I can’t wait to hear all about your son. Safe travels and enjoy every second with him.
Blessings,
Linda
I love your blog and have been following it for a while now. When I saw the title in my feed, it actually gave me chills! I’m so excited for you…there is nothing better than being a Mama! Good luck and I’m praying you get to bring your son home soon!!
Hooray! The flying will be so worth it
Soooo happy and excited for all 3 of you. God bless you and watch over you during your travels and time spent with Sweet P!
Such WONDERFUL news! Praying for you guys and so excited to hear about your sweet little boy!
Tears, tears, happy happy, joy joy!!
That is such wonderful news! What a blessing!
May Saint Christopher bless your trip, and may Saint William of Rochester shorten the time , so that he will soon be in his beautiful room in Alabama. Blessings to you.
YAY! Adoption is such a mysterious journey. We looked all over the world for my son and while we were busy pursuing an Int’l adoption, he showed up in our lives from the next town over…
I have prayed for you and for your son and loved being a part of your journey. Thank you for sharing it with the world.. Safe travels!
Oh, how wonderful! It’s great to be mother (and father) of a son. Wish you all the best and a wonderful trip!
And please – share some photos with your readers…
Marie
YAY! Congrats! God bless you all!
Fabulous news!! I’m praying for a wonderful trip from beginning to end, a safe trip, too.
My heart is singing with yours, what a glorious day and what a wonderful event. Soak it up! Your life will never be the same, in all of the most amazing ways.
Congratulations! There is nothing like being a mum. You will be wonderful I’m sure. I’m so excited for you. Good luck! x
Layla… I am over the MOON about your trip! I can’t wait to hear every detail! Congrats Mom… it’s happening!
YAY! Best news of the week. Safe travels and many hugs to you.
Soooooooooooooo very happy and excited for you and Kevin! Bon Voyage!
OMG OMG OMG!!!! It’s finally here! I am so happy for you guys. You have handled this wait and God’s timing with such grace and patience, and here’s your reward! Can’t wait to hear all about him.
WOO HOO!!!! I’m doing the happy dance for you. Praying for an amazing trip!
So excited for you guys, Layla! can’t wait to hear all about your boy. Safe travels.
Congratulations! As an adoptive mama of two precious boys (one domestic, one international from Russia), I remember fondly those first moments of meeting our sons and what inexplicable love and joy that I felt.
Layla, I think I’ve been reading your blog for years for inspiration. I am itching to try some of your ideas in our little 80s house in an Australian suburb. The bonus has been reading about your journey to your baby. I don’t know you but I am overjoyed for you … Mama!
Congratulations!! I can’t wait to hear all about your wonderful addition to your family, slow down and appreciate the moments these next 2 weeks…. God is GREAT!
So very excited for you. I only know about you from reading your blog….but your news brought happy tears as I have been praying for you daily to meet your boy! May God’s covering be over you as you travel and may His light shine through both of you as walk the path He has set for you.
I will be wearing my “Don’t quit your daydream” shirt on Saturday in honor of the Palmer family- so very excited (and emotional) for you!! Have a safe and amazing trip!!! ~Kim
Congratulations! You guys have been waiting such a long time for this – what wonderful news! Enjoy every minute of it!
How wonderful, Layla. Sending wonderful thoughts and prayers your way. So excited you will be spending some time with your son this weekend. x
Happy news!!!! Have a safe trip and a wonderful time getting to know your son.
Ohmygoodness!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOO excited for you!!!!!!
How wonderful! Just yesterday I thought of you, wondering if IT was happening…. My heart is overjoyed for your family. Abundant thoughts and prayers for you on your travels and visit with your son.
Best. News. Ever!!!
The happiest days are the days families become one.
Congratulations!!!
Yay yay yay!
So stinkin happy for you guys!!! Have a safe trip and enjoy your precious boy!! 🙂
I’ve waited so long to read this post! I can only imagine how YOU feel!!lol!! Praying God’s providence. Also praying for that precious little heart waiting for you. “But you have received the spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry Abba Father.” Romans 8:15
Have a safe trip! Congrats MOMMA!!!
I can tell you from 33 years of experience…there is NO greater joy than being a parent. Congratulations…live in the day and enjoy every second of this time. Parenting involves experiencing every emotion known to man…but if you focus on the “negative,” you will miss the incredible “positives.” It doesn’t matter if they break a dish, a rule or your heart…know that every minute of every day is precious!
Joy joy joy!!! Thank you for my “happy” for today! xoxo
Heidi
Wonderful news! I will be praying for you. Keep nesting!
Tears of joy for you right now!!! Praying for your flights, sonny boy’s heart, your hearts, and health and safety. Cannot wait to hear more!! And seriously counting the days until we get to see his sweet face too!!
At last! Praying all the way for you and your parenting journey!
Oh Layla, I am over the moon for y’all! Oh two glorious weeks to hold, love and breathe your son. I can feel your hearts excitement from South Georgia! Please know that everyone here is with you and praying that your visit is everything you hope & pray it will be! All our prayers and love are with you!
The safest of journeys for you both.
Godspeed our friend, Hope
Yay!!!!! Enjoy safe travels and a beautiful introduction to motherhood.
Layla! A miracle, a child, your purpose. I am praying for you and your husband. The moment you hold that child, he will be your everything, your purpose, your reason. Safe travels. Your journey has led you to him, embrace every moment. The Lord has brought you all together, I am rejoicing in your joy & love. Blessings to all of you <3 ~leelee
So very happy for you!! Prayers to you for safe travels, and for a wonderful trip with your son! You will be wonderful parents. 🙂
I have been praying for you and your family this whole journey. Safe travels and enjoy your snuggles and time with him
Today’s post brought tears to my eyes for your joy that you will be experiencing with your soon-to-be son. So happy for the family you and your husband and your son will become.
Prayers for a wonderful trip! So happy for you. As a long time reader of your blog – hugs for happiness and a beautiful trip.