A phone call can change your life. 2 months ago our family went through an experience with my (Martin) mom and her brain tumour which significantly impacted our lives. Last week another phone call took place that will again significantly impact our lives. As of today, we are beginning the process of bringing a little son into our home and into our lives. The last week was full of expectation, excitement, lack of sleep, and much joyful anticipation. Today we met him for the first time and immediately he won his way into our hearts. The day was full of visiting and phoning as we shared the news with those close to us and we look forward to some good sleep tonight. If all goes well, we hope to have him with us by the middle of next week.
As we enjoy this time of excitement, we also eagerly anticipate the joy and challenge of parenting. We read earlier this week something from John Piper and we agree with him in this that our greatest desire as we bring up this little boy is that he becomes someone who makes much of God in all the joys and challenges in life.
I won't continue on tonight - our heads and hearts are full right now.
18 comments:
Dear Martin & Wieska, We are SOOOOOOO happy for you. Wishing you blessings AND a very good night of sleep. Luv, the J's
We are THRILLED for you guys! What an answer to prayer. Praying you will be given much joy and strength in being parents! What a cutie :)
Love Al, Elena & Em
Congratulations! He is adorable. A true testimony that God does answer prayers. Looking forward to meeting him. Better get as much sleep as possible now. You may land a little short for a while once he's at home. LOL
That is soooo AWESOME! Congratulations! God is sooo good!
Love, Joss & Michelle, Gregory, Rachel and James
That is so EXCITING!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you welcome this little one into your family! This little boy is very blessed.
Love Robert & Sandra & family
How very exciting! Congratulations to you two!!
So very happy for your blessing of adoption!
We're celebrating for you in Florida!! We join you in praising
God for this incredible gift!!
Can't wait to see pictures!!
Jonathan and Alisa & family
Congratulations Martin and Wieska!! We wish you all the best and God's richest blessing as you embark on this new journey.
Lots of Love
Christine, Benj and kidlets
Such excitement!
Hope you rest for a while before he does come home :)
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! we are SO so happy (seriously doing a happy dance here):) for you and cant wait to meet your to-be son!! What an answer to prayer!
That's such exciting news! We're so happy for you! Praying all things go smoothly; enjoying getting to know your new son!
Congratulations Martin and Wieksa. What an incredible blessing to be able to adopt a little one! We pray that God may give you both strength and wisdom as you enter parenthood. Can't wait to see pictures of this precious little guy
Love Andy, Angela, Crystal and Chantelle
Congratulations!!!! I hope everything goes well for you! Hope to get to see the little one too eventually!
Tim Kooistra
Wow! What a joy! I seriously have tears in my eyes! God is so good! Enjoy your little one...our youngest is two, not so little anymore, I'm sad I didn't enjoy the "younger years' a little more! We are thankful and so excited for you guys! Love steph H
super excited for you :)
you'll be such fab and fun parents.
love and prayers,
the vandepols
Wieska,
So glad I ran into you today...and got to see your little guy! It made my day! :) Just wanted to say again how excited I am for you both. All the best - enjoy motherhood!
Kristy Klaassen
Waiting to hear the next page in this story and very excited for you! What a blessing :) Love Leanne (Brian, and Chelsie too)
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