“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
Congrats and praying for a safe trip to you guys.
I am so so so excited for you!!! Praying for safe travels!
Oh that is such wonderful news and we are all celebrating with you!! You will soon get to embrace this precious little one who is the child of your heart. Prayers for a safe and wonderful visit with your little man. Your faith is so inspiring, you will make the most magnificent parents!! Blessings, Linda
I have excitedly been waiting for this trip with you. I am overjoyed for you and your husband. This is life changing and such a precious gift. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Praise Jesus!!! I am so excited for you and Kevin and Sweet P! Oh, my heart is full of butterflies and my eyes full of happy tears.
Layla & Kevin.
There are no words that can top mommy and poppa/daddy.
They are what makes life so much more richer and joyfilled
each new day. Your hearts are so compassionate and loving.
Your souls are kind and generous. Your spirits are creative and
free and filled with faith. Your son is blessed to have you always by his side.
Can’t wait to follow your new adventure with you. Big hugs, Geri.
i’ve been following your journey for years, layla… just a silent, unknown friend. this post makes my heart overflow with joy for you, kevin, sweet p, and your whole family!!! i have been waiting to hear this news for so long, and although i have never met you, i am sharing in your happiness! lots of love and prayers from franklin, tennessee. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I can’t imagine your excitement! Have a wonderful, safe trip. Blessings to you all.
Praise God! So excited for you guys! This visit will deepen your love and longing to have him home – but it also means the ‘labor pains’ will be coming to an end soon and you will have him forever as your son! Such joy and journey is ahead!
Layla, To say I’m excited for you two just doesn’t seem to cover the emotion of how HAPPY and grateful I am for you guys ……. yayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!! Travel safely and squeeze him from all of us . . . . XOXOX
Tears of joy for you all, we will feel like we are right there with you….give him all our love!!!!
So happy for you. Safe travels & God bless!
Layla –
I am over the moon for you and Kevin! I, like Leslie J., have been following your blog, your ideas and dreams unfold before me for years…I cannot wait to hear more about (and see pics when you are able) Sweet P. He will be truly blessed with parents like you and Kevin.
Safe & Blessed Travels
Oh sweetie, you already are a Mama! So happy for all. Three of you!
I’m so thrilled for you that this trip is finally happening! I’m so glad that your little boy well finally get to spend quality time with him mama and daddy. I’ll definitely have you in my heart during the next few weeks! Have fun, love and be loved, and safe travels!
I am SOOOOOOO excited for you and Kevin! Will be praying for you all!
that is FANTASTIC news!!
Oh my goodness, how very exciting! I look forward to hearing about your visit.
Tania
I have both chills and happy tears for you! Such an exciting time for your family. Lots and lots of prayers being sent up for all three of you!
Praise the Lord! You have waited so long. May God be you and bind the heart of your little peanut with yours. Hugs and prayers
I’m so happy for you & your husband! You are amazing people & you’ll be fantastic parents. Blessings on you & safe travels.
May God continue to bless your family!!!
I am sooooo excited for you two! I have been following along and I know that this has taken some time, but both of you have been so patient, understanding of the process and full of love. Your Sweet P is going to be one lucky little boy!
Be safe, have fun and I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Precious, wonderful, exciting,….the list could go on and on!!! I will be praying!
So excited for you!
Travel safely to your son! I’m THRILLED for all of you!
xo
I don’t even know you, but I have been stalking your website waiting for this post. I cried reading it. I’m so happy for you!! But I’m even more happy for your son. He’s one lucky little guy!!!
Goose bumps! Yay!
YAYAYAYAYAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited for all of you 3!!! I’ve been waiting patiently (uh hum) for this post :). I can’t wait to see the first family photo!! I’m just wondering now though, after your glorious 2 weeks together, you’ll leave without Sweet P…… then what….. Will his little heart just be broken, not to mention yours and Kevins, will he understand? When will he get to come HOME? I’m praying hard for this 48 hours to go by oh so quickly for you guys.
This post makes my heart swell with emotion. I am so happy for all 3 of you! I have followed your journey all along and, must say, your patience and faith is inspiring. 48 hours and you will be TOGETHER! Cant wait for your updates and some pictures! May God Bless you all.
Oh Layla I am SO excited for y’all!! Yall are in my heart and prayers. What a wonderful step forward at long last.. Will there be any pictures?
Cheri
Wow!!! Wow!!! and Wow!!!! It’s here, the time is finally here!!!!! I’m so excited for all three of you!! Praying for safe travels and wonderful bonding time with Sweet P!!!
OH MY GOSH, ITS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!
I have been following along and was starting to fall into ‘is it ever going to happen?’ But now, ITS TIME!!!
Congratulations! I’m sure you will, but, enjoy every second. Soak it in. Take tons of photos. And enjoy marvelling in God’s beautiful plan.
I’m sending you so much love and hugs from Manitoba!
Time to be 3 😀
Maryjane
God is SO good! I knew before I opened this post, that today would be the day! I am so excited for you all! (Looks like the date your grandmother showed you was right on target!) Safe travels! I will be looking forward to many wonderful pics of you loving on your sweet boy!
I have been reading your blog for years and this the first time I am leaving a message, since I feel so much joy for both of you that I just had to. I am deeply happy for you to FINALLY be here, hours away from holding your precious boy, minutes away kissing his sweet cheeks. You have been Mother for years, but nothing like having your baby in your arms. I am over joyed!
SQUEAL!!!!!!
My heart is bursting with joy for all three of you!
Such wonderful news! My heart is singing songs for you!
I am rejoicing with you and Kevin, and thanking the Lord for opening this door for you!
OMGeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ~ so excited for you both ~ cannot wait to hear/read/see all about it. xo
I feel as if I’ve been holding my breath waiting for this moment, God only knows what it has been like for you! I’m so thrilled for you. Have a wonderful trip and I’m sure we all want to send our hugs to sweet p. Please don’t keep us waiting too long for updates, the suspense will kill us all. Lol x
It seems we have all been holding our breaths with you. Sigh! Praise God for all of his wonderful blessings.
i am so, so, so happy and excited for you!!
I’m so excited for you. I could not have children so really relate. Best wishes.
Absolutely thrilled for you all!
Yippee!!!!
…such GREAT news! AND you will be there on 2/26!!! 🙂
How wonderful for you all! God’s Blessings for your trip and spending time knowing little “Sweet P”…
Playing the guitar already! I know who’s son he is! :))
As I write this I’m very literally looking across that same body of water to the hillside where you’ll meet your little man tomorrow. My husband and I are missionaries in Haiti and also adoptive parents to a sweet girl who’s now 7. I started reading about a year ago and have been following and cheering from this side because the adoption road here is so hard. I’m SO excited for you for tomorrow. And, fun thing – I have to make an airport trip tomorrow 🙂 I’ll be thinking about you guys and praying for all your hearts. Bondage benni ou anpil!