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“Blood is thicker than water but love is thicker than blood.”

Please welcome our newest little miracle, BABY BOY, Mason, born July 7, 2011.  Chareka and Jason adopted Mason in 9 months.  We thank Mason’s birthmother for giving Chareka, Jason and Mason the Gift of Life.  She is a very special young lady, and no words can adequately express our gratitude.  May God Bless You All, Always!

From our very first conversation with Carol, she not only hooked me, but my husband, Bill, as well.  From our hopes and excitement to our doubts and fears, Carol was present every step of the way and able to give us the information we needed, plus, words of encouragement, at just the right times.  We certainly had our share of ups and downs, but as many adoptive families state, as we stare down into our daughter’s eyes, at this very moment, it was sure worth whatever obstacles were thrown at us.

If it was not for Carol and her support, I don’t know if we could have gotten that door knocked down even though we were trying to go over, under, and thru the sides.  We were presented with numerous opportunities, and even though it took several before we got Shelby, our Heavenly Father knew what He was doing (though at times we certainly questioned, lol).  Carol is correct when she says that there is a birthmother or birthparents out there specifically for you.  When Carol says not to give up, Don’t!  Even though it took longer than we anticipated, we finally got thru that door!

To other adoptive parents out there,  know that your door will open at just the right time, and, honestly,  just when you least expect it to.  Thank you Carol and Everlasting Adoptions for allowing us to become a family.

GUIDANCE
The wisdom of God lives within me.
As a child, I saw life from a perspective of innocence and naiveté. With age, education and experience, I gained wisdom. Some of the things I know now I couldn’t possibly have understood as a child. Some of my wisdom, however, has been gained not by experience, but by tapping into a greater source of wisdom within me, the wisdom of God.

Just as plants know how and when to push through the soil toward the sun, just as birds know to migrate hundreds of miles to their nesting grounds, I, too, have an inner wisdom. Closing my eyes to the distractions of the outer world, I find direction when I feel lost, inspiration when I am ready to hear, and a closeness to God as I open my heart. The wisdom of God lives within me.

For the Lord gives wisdom.–Proverbs 2:6

Kelly and Darren ADOPTED A BABY GIRL in 12 months. They were already blessed with 3 boys and wanted to be the parents of a very special baby girl, just meant for them. They signed up with Everlasting Adoptions in June of 2010. Through our networking with other agencies, Adoption Center of Choice (ACC)  in Utah, contacted us through their OUTREACH PROGRAM, about a birthmother who was having a baby girl looking for those special parents.   Darren and Kelly began to work directly with their birthmother through the Adoption Center of Choice and, hence, Darren and Kelly's dream came true on June 4, 2011.

I Give This Up to You
Lord, help me to know that You are enough. Take my eyes off of myself. Take my eyes off of the child I desire. Help me to delight myself in You. Mold the desires of my heart to be in line with Your will. I don't want to need to be a mother more than I need to be your humble, obedient child. I don't want wanting to have a baby to be a stumbling block between You and me anymore.

Lord, I want to give this desire, this drive, this ache up to You. Help me not to snatch it back as I so often do with the burdens I place in Your hands. Help me to be truly content with Your will and Your timing.

Lord, You know that I still desire a baby – someone to mold, teach, train, shape, guide, and help to grow in You. But until the day You give me that joyous blessing, help me to grow in You. Let me reach out to those around me. Let me witness and minister to the children You place in my path.

Lord, if adoption is the path You would have us take, prepare our hearts, and prepare the child who will share our home. If adoption is not Your will for our lives, keep me from pushing ahead of Your plan. Help me to stay submitted to my husband's will, and to Your will. If we are headed in the wrong direction, change our hearts.

Thank You for lifting my burden. Help me to keep You first! Let me seek Your face daily, and let me know that You are enough!

Please Welcome our newest little miracle, Baby Girl, Sky, born 5-22-11.  Jen and Mark waited 20 months to become adoptive parents.  Sky was born in the same state that Jen and Mark live in, Washington.  We wish them many blessings with their new family.

Please Welcome our newest little miracle, Baby Girl, Sky, born 5-22-11.  Jen and Mark waited 20 months to become adoptive parents.  Sky was born in the same state that Jen and Mark live in, Washington.  We wish them many blessings with their new family.

Please Welcome our newest little miracle, Shelby Dana, born 4-7-11.  Michelle and Bill waited 24 months to become adoptive parents.  Shelby was born in Utah, and Michelle and Bill live in Idaho.  We wish them many, many blessings with their new family!

Hi Carol!

It’s been a whole year and wanted to drop a quick note to Thank You once again for matching us with the perfect family!!  Jacob is now running all over the place keeping us very busy.  We love it!  He really enjoyed his first taste of chocolate cake:) We have kept an open adoption with his birthmother family and it has worked out very well.  We all met up in Austin for Jake’s first birthday and it was very special to see him spend time with his half brother.  Keep up the matching magic!!!

Today is Birthmother’s Day! We would like to thank all birthmothers who are so self-less and give the gift of life to adoptive parents. Without them, many of our adoptive families, including myself, would not have been able to experience the joy of parenthood. We are grateful! Many blessings to all of you and Happy Birthmother’s Day! Carol, Everlasting Adoptions