Our Story
Fast forward… After several years of trying to conceive, fertility procedures and treatments, we sat down with the specialist and he said “there is no reason you are not pregnant.” As you can imagine,...
View ArticleWe Survived Our Parenting Test
First of all I want to thank everyone for your support and kind words. Michael and I enjoy reading each comment and message. We feel so blessed and encouraged. Thank You Last weekend we took our...
View ArticleWaiting, Waiting, and Waiting…
Many of our friends had warned us that adoption is a hurry up and wait process. I did not realize how much waiting is actually involved, and this is just the beginning. We have been waiting for our...
View ArticleBlessed Beyond Measure
This past weekend I went home (NC) to celebrate my Grandma’s 80th birthday and catch up with many friends and family. It was a weekend of non-stop social hour and I enjoyed every minute of it. The...
View ArticleTurning thirty. It’s just a number.
Wow! My thirtieth birthday has been amazing. My husband took me on a little getaway to a B&B in Key West. We laughed, rested, tried new foods, rode bikes until we couldn’t sit on our bums, and...
View ArticleIt’s OK to ask…
I have ran into many people and received phone calls from friends who are just wanting to know what the latest news is. Well, honestly I don’t have a update. The last we heard it will be the first of...
View ArticleHighs and Lows of Adoption… Where are the Loopers?
I know it’s been a while since you have heard from me. A lot is happening. Many people talk about the highs and lows of adoption. These are my personal experiences. Lows – The first of March we...
View ArticleOur Home Study Is Complete…What Happens Next?
We are excited to announce that we have finally completed our home study and are now an open family ready to welcome a baby into our home!!! The final approval came in the mail a couple days ago and...
View ArticleGods Plan is Always Bigger and Better than Mine
This journey has expanded my faith, my strength, and my courage further than I ever thought it could be possible. To say the least the last few weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions. All of...
View ArticleBaby Looper Has Arrived
With great joy we announce the arrival of Grayson Cole Looper. Grayson was born on 11/27/15 weighing 5 lb 10 oz and 19 inches long. Our lives have forever been changed! The how and when… On November...
View ArticleBabies, Motherhood, and How Did That Happen
It’s been 4 months since I have looked at this blog. Free time and energy are two things I don’t have a lot of anymore. You can probably guess why. Many have asked how Grayson is doing, how mommy is...
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