Finalization

Children. A true gift from God. As a mother, I know this first hand. But I have to share that I have come to really appreciate this gift through my friends, Mike and Sandra. They had a desire for years to have children. But God, having a reason, withheld this desire from them . I know there was aching. I mean deep, deep aching. I think that unless you have experienced wanting a child and are withheld from that, you can not fully understand this. Even I know, with the struggles that we had in our first 3 years of marriage, the loss, the devastation, was not really the same as what my dear friends faced.

I remember last Mother's Day. Sandra, hope I don't embarrass you, but I remember her heart just broken. Crying out to God to find a purpose in all of this. Well, I think it's been found. In Jonathan. There precious baby boy who I can see is the light of their lives. He was born in October and yesterday was the blessed day we have all been waiting for... Finalization day.

I don't try to pretend to understand all that they, as a family, have been through. But I will say, from my point of view, it has been a spectacular journey. I have seen God supply financially. I have seen the Great Comforter supply his peace in times of turmoil. And I have seen a beautiful love and bond grow, like no other.

Their love for Jonathan is so beautiful. And every time I see their family, I just light up. It's the most precious thing I have ever seen. And I was honored and blessed to be able in some small way to be a part of it all.

The Finalization was a day that I will NEVER forget. It was just as exciting and emotional as being in the delivery room. (Although, Sandra would probably agree with me.. we love each other, but we could do without seeing one another go through that. :)

So congrats to Mike and Sandra. And to Jonathan, you are one very blessed boy. Because your mommy and daddy have been through a lot to get you. And you won't have one moment when you will not feel loved.