Praise God for Hayley!

This is a picture from a year ago....Dec. 19th, 2011.  At the courthouse when we got the official papers!

December 19^th is a VERY special day for our family. It is the day that we received Hayley’s official adoption papers. Hayley was our daughter from the moment that we heard about her but I still remember the Amazing feeling that I had when Brent, Hayley and I walked out of the court house with those papers. Hayley has added so much joy to our family. God has used Hayley to increase our faith, better our prayer life, magnify our love for our Savior, reveal again and again how selfish we are and how desperately we need Jesus. Yes! Seeing our need for our savior is a good thing!

Three weeks ago, Brent, Ivy and I went to Kentucky to look for a house. We allowed Hayley to stay with Nana. While we were away from her, we missed her and our family didn’t feel complete. Brent and I both commented that we really were so thankful that she is a part of our family. We were both so homesick and knew in our hearts that one of the biggest reasons was because Hayley wasn’t with us.

God truly has given me a heart for adoption. Brent and I are praying that if God want’s us to adopt again that He will show us. We desire for our family and friends to adopt. We desire for our church family to be full of the desire to adopt.

 

Sweet Girl!

We had planned a time of prayer and thanksgiving on the night of Hayley's adoption day. BUT, Ivy had the stomach bug. We didn't want to share the sickness so we canceled the party. A few family members "insisted" that they see and hug on Hayley.

Can you see Hayley's smile? This is how she gets whatever she wants from her Papaw!!!

Memaw made a banna pudding. It was so good. We went to Memaw and Papaws celebrated with Memaw, Papaw and Sharon.

Aunt Shesha has prayed for Hayley since the day that she heard about her. Alicia has been so supportive in praying for us throughout our journey.  God has worked in Alicia to encourage me and help me. Alicia came by on Hayley's adoption day and brought Hayley a precious letter that she had written for her and a cabbage patch doll. Hayley loves babies and this doll is special because it comes with adoption papers for Hayley to "adopt" her doll!

Thank you God for allowing us to receive this precious gift straight from your hands! Thank you for working out every detail. Thank you for knowing exactly what we need. Thank you for Hayley. She truly is our unexpected gift from you. She is a joy! She is more than I have words to express!

Hayley Beth...I love you through and through!...Mommy