Like Mother, Like Daughter

Last night was the first home football game. Before it began, one of the banks in town hosted a tailgate party. When we got there, we found one of my good friends whose daughter is one of Rachel's good friends. Rachel was in the picture taking mode and wanted a picture of my friend and I. The first picture she decided was too dark so we needed to do it again. My friend decided we should do a silly picture. Well, then my daughter decided that her and J should do the exact same pose. Oh, the crazy things that make us laugh!

Our Sleeping Angel

Jynger took pictures of Levi while she was in Can Tho last week. Enjoy!!

Height and Weight Update

Today we received a height and weight update on Levi. He is now 22 in. and 10.8 lbs., according to the online conversion tool I used. I am so glad to know that he is growing. I can't wait to hold him in my arms!!! Now I am just anxiously awaiting a report of where we are in the process. I guess it is a good thing that I am back at school. It keeps my mind occupied.

Resemblances

Tonight I was talking to a childhood friend about our adoption journey and the miracle of Levi. When we began this process, we were set on a girl. But through all that has happened in Vietnam, we had to make the decision to be open to either if we still wanted to continue with Vietnam. I don't know why God has chosen to give us a little boy but I do know that I am so in love with that little face already that I can't imagine any other child for us. My friend pointed out the fact that Levi resembles my late husband Brent. I know that she was a little hesitant to point this out for fear that it would cause me pain but I am glad she did. I have to admit that I had noticed some similarities as well but had never said anything out loud. I can't help but think that God has a reason for this and that maybe there is more healing that will take place in my heart as a result of this fact. Brent and I had decided in premarital counseling that we were going to adopt but along the way Brent changed his mind about having any other children besides Rachel. Maybe this is God's way of redeeming what has been lost in my life through Brent's death and what I thought was the death of a dream. I believe that God has promised to restore that which the enemy has stolen from me. I believe that Levi is the part of that restoration.

We Have Official DIA Approval

We are officially to the place that we needed to be before September 1st!! I cannot believe how quickly this happened. God is definitely good!!!

New Pictures - Part 2

I wasn't able to put all the pictures on the last post, so here are the rest!

More Pictures of Levi

The start of a new school year today and new pictures of Levi that were taken by a family who was recently in Can Tho. I don't know who they were but I am extremely thankful to them. As you can see, he is absolutely adorable! However, as much as I enjoy looking at his pictures, I would much rather be holding him in my arms and taking pictures of him myself.