We came up with the name Addison months before we conceived. I knew I wanted to call our little girl "Addi," but only wanted that to be a shortened version of a longer name. I wracked my brain trying to come up with a name. After a couple of days, Jared suggested Addison. We both love it!
We came up with the middle name Hope because during our long journey of trying to conceive, we never lost our hope. We knew that God was going to allow us to be parents someday, somehow.
Also, one of the songs that I really loved during the most difficult months of our journey has the following words:
When my life is like a storm
Rising waters all I want is the shore
You say I'll be ok and
Make it through the rain
You are my shelter from the storm
(CHORUS)
Everything rides on hope now
Everything rides on faith somehow
When the world has broken me down
Your love sets me free
You've become my hearts desire
I will sing Your praises higher
Cause Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
Your love sets me free
The irony, until two weeks ago, which was long after we decided on the name Addison Hope, I didn't know that the name of the group that sings this song is "Addison Road." I love how God works! :)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wedding
On October 3rd, I had the great privilege of watching my sister, Brandy marry the man of her dreams. The wedding was outside in my parents' yard and was absolutely beautiful! :) I was filled with such joy as I observed the happiness on both Brandy and her husband, Jason's faces.
Jared and I wish you both the best as you go through life together!! We love you guys! :)
Jared and I wish you both the best as you go through life together!! We love you guys! :)
Observation
I made an interesting observation the other day. On my digital camera I have pictures from our beach trip in June, the video of me telling Jared I was pregnant, and pictures of our house the day we closed. No, the observation I made was not that I need to download my pictures, though that probably wouldn't be a bad idea. The observation was how far we had come in a few short months.
When we went to the beach in June, one of the many things that we did was have an intense discussion on what we needed to focus on in terms of financial priorities. We both agreed that the number one and two spot would be to adopt a child or pursue fertility treatments and to buy a house. Our human minds, figured it was either a give or take situation. We could either have a child or buy a house. It was tough...our hearts were screaming, "you want a child," but our heads were telling us a house would be more practical at this time.
Who knew what God had in store. It's funny how we try to write our own story and He makes it so much better! We didn't have to give up or delay either dream any longer than He chose.
When we went to the beach in June, one of the many things that we did was have an intense discussion on what we needed to focus on in terms of financial priorities. We both agreed that the number one and two spot would be to adopt a child or pursue fertility treatments and to buy a house. Our human minds, figured it was either a give or take situation. We could either have a child or buy a house. It was tough...our hearts were screaming, "you want a child," but our heads were telling us a house would be more practical at this time.
Who knew what God had in store. It's funny how we try to write our own story and He makes it so much better! We didn't have to give up or delay either dream any longer than He chose.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
A Letter for the Baby - Story One
Dear Our Precious Miracle,
By the time you are able to read this, I know you'll know just how loved you are by so many people! :) You will also know the amazing way that God allowed you to come into our lives - something I'm positive we'll tell you over and over again! Most importantly, you will know that Jesus loves you very much!!!
Just in case you forget the many stories that I'm sure your daddy and I will tell you several times, there are a a few that we really want for you to remember. For now, I'll just share one:
How I told your daddy I was pregnant with you!
I bought a bib from Target that says "I Love Daddy" and taped two of the six pregnancy tests that I took on the bib. The night I told him, we had our first House to House get together. You'll know all about House to House growing up, so I'll spare you the details here. Anyway, on the way there, your dad expressed how concerned he was because I had been sick for a while. I wanted to blurt out that I was pregnant right then, but since we were in the car and he was driving, and we were already late for our dinner, I decided to wait!
After a fun night with great people, we finally got home around 10:30. I couldn't wait to give your dad his present!!! I knew I wanted to record his reaction on our digital camera, but also knew he would think it was odd if I gave him a present and started recording him. So I came up with a lame excuse that I wanted to record him doing an impersonation (something I sadly admit has entertained us quite a bit in the past). About half way through his impersonation, I stopped the camera and told him I had a present for him. He looked at me funny as I handed him a gift bag (he later said he thought it was a candy bar!). When he opened the present and saw the bib, he looked at it for a few seconds and then said, "Are you pregnant?" I responded with, "YES!" He then said "REALLY?" at least three or four times. I have the video to prove it. :) Once I turned off the camera, he hugged me and then said, "We need to thank God!" He prayed such a sweet prayer, thanking God for you!
After the prayer, he called two of his college roommates, Scott and Jordan. They very happy for us and your daddy was beaming when he mentioned you! :)
Finally around 12:30 we went to bed. I woke up at 4:00 a.m. and could not fall back to sleep, so around 5:00 I woke up your dad! We talked a lot about you: How shocked and amazed we were to find out about you. How much we wanted you to love God. How much we wanted you to be healthy and happy. How it seemed like an eternity before we would be able to hold you in our arms. We laughed and cried until almost 7:00. We thought it was funny that you were already keeping us up at nights! ;)
We sure can't wait to meet you and we love you so much!!! :)
By the time you are able to read this, I know you'll know just how loved you are by so many people! :) You will also know the amazing way that God allowed you to come into our lives - something I'm positive we'll tell you over and over again! Most importantly, you will know that Jesus loves you very much!!!
Just in case you forget the many stories that I'm sure your daddy and I will tell you several times, there are a a few that we really want for you to remember. For now, I'll just share one:
How I told your daddy I was pregnant with you!
I bought a bib from Target that says "I Love Daddy" and taped two of the six pregnancy tests that I took on the bib. The night I told him, we had our first House to House get together. You'll know all about House to House growing up, so I'll spare you the details here. Anyway, on the way there, your dad expressed how concerned he was because I had been sick for a while. I wanted to blurt out that I was pregnant right then, but since we were in the car and he was driving, and we were already late for our dinner, I decided to wait!
After a fun night with great people, we finally got home around 10:30. I couldn't wait to give your dad his present!!! I knew I wanted to record his reaction on our digital camera, but also knew he would think it was odd if I gave him a present and started recording him. So I came up with a lame excuse that I wanted to record him doing an impersonation (something I sadly admit has entertained us quite a bit in the past). About half way through his impersonation, I stopped the camera and told him I had a present for him. He looked at me funny as I handed him a gift bag (he later said he thought it was a candy bar!). When he opened the present and saw the bib, he looked at it for a few seconds and then said, "Are you pregnant?" I responded with, "YES!" He then said "REALLY?" at least three or four times. I have the video to prove it. :) Once I turned off the camera, he hugged me and then said, "We need to thank God!" He prayed such a sweet prayer, thanking God for you!
After the prayer, he called two of his college roommates, Scott and Jordan. They very happy for us and your daddy was beaming when he mentioned you! :)
Finally around 12:30 we went to bed. I woke up at 4:00 a.m. and could not fall back to sleep, so around 5:00 I woke up your dad! We talked a lot about you: How shocked and amazed we were to find out about you. How much we wanted you to love God. How much we wanted you to be healthy and happy. How it seemed like an eternity before we would be able to hold you in our arms. We laughed and cried until almost 7:00. We thought it was funny that you were already keeping us up at nights! ;)
We sure can't wait to meet you and we love you so much!!! :)
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