“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
SOoooo happy for you. May God make this road smooth and wonderful for you.
I am over the moon excited for all of you! Your patience as you have gone through this process has been amazing and I am so glad to see you finally get to this point.
Oh, Layla! Happy tears!! Holding little Sweet P in your arms will be the best day ever for all three of you. You will be a real family… at last! You will be floating on air until he comes home to his new room, new family, and new life! Safe travels!! Huge hugs! ♡♡
I’ve been waiting for this post!!! So excited for you guys & prayers for all!
Oh my goodness, how sweet.
Godspeed!! 😉
That is awesome news!!! SO happy for you, friend!!
What great news! I’ve been waiting to hear that you are going to meet him, and your time has finally come. This is going to be such a life changing experience for all you. A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to you all!~
Oh,Layla, I am so excited to see this happening for you and Kevin. Wow, it’s been a long journey and God brought you through it. I can’t wait to see you with your little boy, what a precious time it will be. Love you!
Weeping tears of JOY for all of you!!!! Prayers for a BLESSED time together!!! And YAY!!!!!!
Oh! That is such good news! Very, very happy for you. Hugs and prayers,
Cecilia
i remember our special phone call so well- both of them. May you be blessed with wonderful days as you build your family one sweet memory at a time!
So happy for y’all!
Lord, please give Kevin and Layla a safe and restful trip. Cover their sweet P with peace and fill him with Joy. Help them to bond quickly and may all three leave this two weeks filled with great expectation and anticipation for their united homecoming. Give them full confidence at every turn to fulfill Your Will in this visit. In Jesus’ name–Amen!
What wonderful news! I’m so happy for you! Praying for a safe trip and wonderful bonding time. <3
That made me tear up!!! So excited for you both!
JUST.SO.HAPPY.FOR.Y’ALL.!! Layla, I am praying not only for that precious baby of yours, but for you and Kevin!! I love you guys so much and I am praying for God’s mercy for safe travels!!
At last the post I’ve prayed for has come. I am so proud of both of you. You’ve Trusted in Grace for so long. I will think of you constantly for the next 2 weeks. God is good!
I’ve got goosebumps!! God Bless You and your Family!!
At this time of Lent, when God’s mysteries are unfolded to us in so many ways, you are experiencing the greatest of God’s gifts of love and life! Many prayers will be with you in your journey. Much love to all threeif you as you form your family during this special time. God bless!
Sending all of you so much love, health and happiness during this most wonderful journey.
I have never written on your blog but have been reading your blog for the last couple years. I am so so happy for you, Kevin and your son! We have an adopted daughter and she is dream. I will keep praying for your bonding adventure! I know it will be glorious!!
Tears. So much joy!!!! Enjoy and cherish every single second. Praying for all three of you!
Congratulations and best wishes for the three of you. Will look forward to hearing all the news when you return. x
Even though I don’t comment much (if ever) I have been on this journey with you from the beginning and I can’t tell you how excited I am that you finally get to go! I can only imagine the feelings you are having now. Can’t wait to see pictures with all of you and hear your stories. Best of luck and safe travels!
I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to hear all about your little man!!!
Though we do no know each other, I have been following yor journey as your family grows. I have been praying for you all and am thrilled to see this good news this morning. Wishing you safe travels and strong hearts for what lies ahead. God bless you all!
praise the lord!
i’ve never longed to be a mom, but most of your adoption posts have made my eyes leaky. this morning was no different. “tears of joy for an internet stranger who feels like a friend” are glorious tears.
sending so much love to you and your family. continued prayers for you all.
safe travels!
Oh my goodness! What you’ve been waiting for for so long! God bless you and your growing family! We’ll be praying for your journey. So so happy for you!
tears…tears…
God bless you and your family! So looking forward to hearing all about your trip and the day you tell us he has come home to you.
Congratulations! God is faithful to do it and just when we need it!
I will be praying for you – all 3 of you – during this trip! Can’t wait to hear about it here on the blog 🙂 Thank you for sharing this personal part of your lives with us – it has been so exciting to see God work and I know He will continue to unfold this all in His perfect time. My heart is thrilled for each of you!! 🙂
So very excited for you both- rather, for you ALL! 🙂 Praying for your trip and your time with your little man.
Enjoy every moment and soak it all up! Your journey is really just beginning.
So very happy for you and your son! Prayers for you all!
At last! So happy for all three of you!
Congratulations Kevin and Layla (and little Sweet Pea!) So happy for you all to be together. We will be praying for your safe travel. Thank you God.
I am so very excited for all three of you! Have a wonderful experience bonding with him and prayers that you will be able to bring him home with you very soon!
So excited for you!! I will be praying for you, Kevin and your Sweet P during your trip and also I will be praying that it won’t be long before you can bring him home! Enjoy!
L & K~
I am so excited! Prayers for you and Sweet Pea as you spend time together and bond as a family. Blessings and favor are asked as you travel to meet him. Praises to our God for ‘created’ families!
Even though we do not know each other, I am beyond excited for you guys! I have been following your adoption journey and could not be happier that the time has finally come to be united with your son. May God continue to bless your family. 🙂
I can just imagine the smiles that are glued to ya’lls faces! Have a great time and know that a lot of people are praying for everyone involved with this adoption! Remember to breath!
Woo hoo and you’ll be there on the 26th which you’ve already pointed out to us was a special day/message from your Grandmother. I can’t wait to hear what happens on that day in particular!
So very happy for you, Kevin and Sweet P. Enjoy each precious moment of your life changing trip.
Heartfelt congratulations, Layla! What joyful news!!!
So thrilled for you both. Look forward to your return with wonderful news. Safe travels, good health, glad hearts to you both.
Thanking the Lord for this answer to prayer! So excited for you two!
Lifting you, Kevin, and your sweet son up in prayers. What a joy – filled time ahead of you. Please keep us posted, we can’t wait to share in your happiness. ♡♡♡ Safe travels.
Joy-filled tears for you as I read this. Your precious little one has no idea what an adventure he is about to begin. A LOVE adventure.
Best news ever!! Can’t wait to hear all about him. God bless you all!