What a Surprise!

Well, the newest member of the Richey family will be arriving around January 16! We are totally shocked but completely ecstatic.

It's been a while since I've posted, so I want to go back a year ago to catch you all up. Last June, Jeremy and I received a phone call from a friend regarding a woman wanting to find a family for her baby that was due in September. We talked with her and our attorney for about six weeks. We were skeptical, but felt that if it was God's calling it would work out. If not, we would continue with DHS. On August 19, the birthmother decided to go with another family. We were absolutely devastated. A mere 3 weeks before her due date and her mind was changed. How would we ever get over this? It seemed so easy to say we would continue with DHS if it didn't work out, but actually knowing it wasn't happening was a different story. 

Two weeks later, Hurricane Isaac hit. We evacuated to Jackson for a much needed getaway. It was wonderful! Just being away for 5 days helped us so much. The Thursday after we returned home, we received a phone call from DHS about a two month old little boy in need of a home. Jeremy and I immediately felt this was part of our Baby R story, so we said yes. That afternoon, we picked up a tiny, fragile baby. What do we do now? This baby boy was in so much need- of love, attention, nurturing, and healing. All we knew is that we could give that to him. It was definitely a sudden change, but with the help of family, friends, and trusting The Lord, we would get our new "normal" underway. It all began to make sense why our previous adoption possibility didn't work out. God needed us to be this baby's parents whether it be forever for for a short time. 

One special person has passed away since Little Man came to live with us. He was her pride and joy. My Mamaw was my role model. There is no other like her, and I believe Little Man knew it. Although she is greatly missed, this is my last time seeing her. What a moment to cherish!  I just know she jumped for joy in Heaven when she found out we were pregnant. I cannot wait to tell my kids about all the wonderful memories of her.

Over the past 10 months...we have been through many ups and downs over our Little Man's status, but what we know is that we are providing him with the best home possible and are trusting God will keep him safe. We hope that very soon we will have word that he is ours forever. After all, our new baby will need a big brother to watch out for him or her! 

Our life is crazy right now, but we wouldn't have it any other way. We know God is watching out for us and is guiding us in the direction in which to go. So, for now, pray for Little Man and this pregnancy. We are beyond blessed by the love and support from all of you. Jeremy, Little Man, and I want to leave you with a few pictures about our newest member!