Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, something seems to keep going wrong?
We have been working with our Dr's office to get a letter stating our general health info and that they feel we are fit to be adoptive parents. You would think we are asking them to personally hand deliver the letter to the orphanage in Haiti. 2 MONTHS we have been waiting for this letter, 2 MONTHS!! I lost track of how many phone calls I've made checking on the status of this letter. Finally, the stars aligned and I got the call that the letter was ready to be picked up. Part of the hassle was our Dr had to have the letter notarized by a bonded notary. Basically means, she had to stop by her bank and have it notarized. Bank notaries are always bonded. We have learned so much about notaries since starting the adoption process. Anyways, I was on cloud 9 when I finally had the letter in my possession. I immediately scanned the letter and emailed it to our Social Worker and Haiti coordinator. This morning, we got an email from our coordinator that there was a problem with the notary who notarized the letter. Her notary stamp expired in January. The notaries expiration date on their stamp has to be good for at least 12 months from the date the document is notarized. HUGE problem! Now, we have to get our Dr, who is now on maternity leave, to sign the letter again in front of a different notary. I wanted to say so many bad words when I found this information out and immediately started freaking out.
Here is where God shows up in a massive way... Moments after this extremely frustrating email, Clayton got a phone call from a woman who is a bonded notary. We had paid her to meet us at the Sheriffs office and notarize a background check for us this morning. Super sweet woman and she was so interested in our adoption journey. During her call with Clayton she said as soon as she notarized our documents, she left the Sheriffs office and felt God tell her that He wanted her to help our family out and use her notary stamp however we needed. She told us that she will gladly meet us anywhere we need her to and will notarize as much stuff as we need her to ALL FOR FREE!! We had to pay $35 for 2 forms to be notarized today... We still have a ton of documents to be notarized.
Gods timing is always perfect. I think He waits until I am at my 'freak out' moment and then consistently shows up and proves Himself over and over again. Up until now, my friend who is a bonded notary has been helping us out when we needed documents notarized. She is currently on maternity leave and its not easy for her to meet us all over town when we need forms notarized now that she has a newborn. I am so grateful that God has blessed us with another resource for getting our forms notarized. Every piece of paper that is sent in our Dossier packet must be notarized so this is a HUGE blessing! Its so cool to see how God has used so many different people on our journey to our Little Man in Haiti.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Mothers Day.
Mothers Day...
I never understood how hard my mom's job was until I became a Mama myself. The second these two amazing gifts from God were placed in my arms my life changed instantly. Hands down the most amazing moments of my life. To hear your babies cry for the first time and watch them take their first breath are the most wonderful moments ever.
Keira was pretty riled up once she came flying out of the womb and as soon as the nurses put Keira's sweet little face up to mine, I started whispering in her ear and she went completely still the second she heard my voice. It was such a perfect moment. Brings tears to my eyes just to think about that special time with her. SOOO much joy looking at those tiny faces.
Its almost 2 am and I can't sleep due to my chronic nerve pain so I thought I'd look through some old pictures of my mom and I. Found some very special pictures and it brought back so many fun memories.
I've been extremely blessed to have a Mom who loves Jesus and my Dad more than me. That may sound odd but that's the way its supposed to be. If my Mom didn't love my Dad more than my sisters and I, their marriage may not have survived the 35 years they have been together.
My Mom sacrificed so much so she could be home and raise my sisters and I. She homeschooled us all for several years on top of raising foster children. While she did not have a good childhood, my Mom did everything she could to give my sisters and I the life she always wanted but never got. She has always been there for me in more ways that I can count. To this day, I know she would drop whatever she has going on if I needed her. When I was a week away from having my daughter Keira, I was panicking not knowing how we were going to handle Jett while I was in the hospital having Keira. Mom happily rearranged her schedule and flew down to help take care of Jett for several days while I was in the hospital with a new baby.
My own two kiddos adore their 'Grammia', especially Jett. Mom and Jett have a very special bond. He shares her love of crushed ice and jelly beans. They both love snuggling in the basement watching movies wrapped up under blankets and going to the zoo. Going to Grammia and Papa's house is such a special trip and he BEGS to go there frequently. I wish we lived closer so we could spend more time with my parents but we really enjoy the time we do get.
I'm so blessed to have such a loving Mom. She led me to Jesus when I was 4 years old. My Mom is one of the hardest working people I know and has accomplished so much despite such a difficult start to life. She has overcome so many obstacles in her life and is a very strong person. My parents have been married 35 years and she still adores my Dad. He is everything to her. I love my parents so much and am so glad my kiddos have them for Grandparents. They spoil my kiddos like crazy but I wouldn't have it any other way. Happy Mothers Day Mom. You are loved VERY much by the Meyer clan!
I never understood how hard my mom's job was until I became a Mama myself. The second these two amazing gifts from God were placed in my arms my life changed instantly. Hands down the most amazing moments of my life. To hear your babies cry for the first time and watch them take their first breath are the most wonderful moments ever.
Keira was pretty riled up once she came flying out of the womb and as soon as the nurses put Keira's sweet little face up to mine, I started whispering in her ear and she went completely still the second she heard my voice. It was such a perfect moment. Brings tears to my eyes just to think about that special time with her. SOOO much joy looking at those tiny faces.
Its almost 2 am and I can't sleep due to my chronic nerve pain so I thought I'd look through some old pictures of my mom and I. Found some very special pictures and it brought back so many fun memories.
(Taking Jett on his first real train ride. He was so excited and happy- such a fun birthday present for our little Peanut!)
I've been extremely blessed to have a Mom who loves Jesus and my Dad more than me. That may sound odd but that's the way its supposed to be. If my Mom didn't love my Dad more than my sisters and I, their marriage may not have survived the 35 years they have been together.
My Mom sacrificed so much so she could be home and raise my sisters and I. She homeschooled us all for several years on top of raising foster children. While she did not have a good childhood, my Mom did everything she could to give my sisters and I the life she always wanted but never got. She has always been there for me in more ways that I can count. To this day, I know she would drop whatever she has going on if I needed her. When I was a week away from having my daughter Keira, I was panicking not knowing how we were going to handle Jett while I was in the hospital having Keira. Mom happily rearranged her schedule and flew down to help take care of Jett for several days while I was in the hospital with a new baby.
My own two kiddos adore their 'Grammia', especially Jett. Mom and Jett have a very special bond. He shares her love of crushed ice and jelly beans. They both love snuggling in the basement watching movies wrapped up under blankets and going to the zoo. Going to Grammia and Papa's house is such a special trip and he BEGS to go there frequently. I wish we lived closer so we could spend more time with my parents but we really enjoy the time we do get.
Jett's first time to go fishing.
I'm so blessed to have such a loving Mom. She led me to Jesus when I was 4 years old. My Mom is one of the hardest working people I know and has accomplished so much despite such a difficult start to life. She has overcome so many obstacles in her life and is a very strong person. My parents have been married 35 years and she still adores my Dad. He is everything to her. I love my parents so much and am so glad my kiddos have them for Grandparents. They spoil my kiddos like crazy but I wouldn't have it any other way. Happy Mothers Day Mom. You are loved VERY much by the Meyer clan!
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