Thursday, July 7, 2011

Our little blessing...

...has made it home!!! For several reasons, I have not had the freedom to update on our adoption journey. I plan on "backtracking" in order to chronicle the events of the past two months...leading to our precious little gift...Baker Tyler-Neil...


Baker came into our home two days after he was born. We are loving every minute spent with our little man! Every tear shed, every question raised, every disappointment is now completely worth it as we gaze at his sweet face. We feel completely blessed that God called us on this journey of adoption...we know Baker was always meant to be in our family!

How did we come up with his l-o-n-g name, you ask?! :) Well, Baker is a family name on Warren's side, Tyler is a name the birthparent's chose, and Neil is a name on my family's side. Learning to use that hyphen in Kindergarten might be difficult for our little Baker--but, I love the symbolism of all of the names. After all, he IS a part of Warren's family, my family, and the birth family.

This week our little guy celebrates his one month birthday! :)...Time has already flown!






I look forward to documenting (in between Baker's naps) these past two difficult, yet extremely amazing, months. Until then, we will continue praising God...from whom all blessings flow!
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19 comments:

  1. onthefrittsJuly 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Can't wait to squeeze this little man! So glad he is a part of our family now. We are so blessed by your story Jill and can not be more excited for the joy God has give you and Warren through this incredible journey. We love you guys and are praying for you!!

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  2. Ronnie ArringtonJuly 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Congratulations and I am SO excited for you! I had kept track through your mom and have been anxiously awaiting pictures - HE IS BEAUTIFUL just like your mom said! Love the pictures!

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  3. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Congratulations!!!! What a wonderful blessing!!! And he has such a little cutie face!!!

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  4. Brian & AshleyJuly 8, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Oh, my goodness! He is so precious! I'm so happy for both of you! Can't wait for the updates!

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  5. Joy for the SeasonsJuly 8, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Congratulations! He is beautiful.

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  6. Uncle Jim and Aunt CarlaJuly 8, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Congratulations Jill and Warren, we are so happy for you guys!!

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  7. m&msmommyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I am SO happy for you and Warren! Although I don't know your family, I have followed your blog for quite some time and I am just in awe of God's blessings! I look forward to reading the updates. Congratulations! :)

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  8. Blogging For AdoptionJuly 8, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Congratulations! :)

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  9. JessicaJuly 8, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    jill, i'm so excited for you guys!! emily and i were both so excited to see you post last night. God is so good. its so awesome to see his perfect plan for ya'll come together! enjoy every moment!

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  10. ameliaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Congratulations!!! can't wait to read your baby's beautiful story!! God is so good!!! "Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be the world without end"

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  11. AshleyJuly 8, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more!

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  12. MateyaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Congratulations! What an answer to prayer! :)

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  13. Debbie TitusJuly 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Oh, Jill, he is just getting more handsome!! Simply adorable.
    See you all soon,
    Love ya!

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  14. KimJuly 8, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    What a cutie patootie! I've been following your blog for quite some time and have been checking back every day since your last post in May, awaiting the good news. What a precious gift from God! Congratulations! Reading your blog is inspirational and gives me hope, as my husband and I wait for our little "blessing".

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  15. JulieJuly 8, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    What a precious update! God is good!!!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh I have been checking your blog everyday for the past month waiting to see this post!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! All though we do not know each other, I am soooo happy for your family!!! I would say God Bless but I can see that he already has!!!!
    Tracey

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  17. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I have been wondering and wondering about you. Thanks for the update. What a beautiful little guy. I can't wait to hear more!

    -LisaAnne

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  18. sunni DJuly 11, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    YAAAAY! So glad to finally see a post with pics of the little man. I mean, I can't imagine how you could have possibly been spending your time over the last two months. Let's try to get our priorities straight. ;o) You and Warren deserve the VERY best, and I am so happy for you both.

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  19. MarcieJuly 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Congratulations! He is a cutie!

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