Final Decision: It's a Boy!

I have always lived my life the "right way". Actually, I have been writing my own life story. I graduated at the top of my class in high school and married the man of my dreams soon after. I attended college while Rob worked, graduated, found a job, and began a career. Then Rob went back to school and graduated last year.

The desire of wanting children always existed but we knew we were "too busy". I trusted that God knew how busy we were and therefore didn't think twice on why, after seven years, we had not conceived. It was Rob's last year in college and that is when the light bulb went off: why DON'T we have any? Our plan was to have a child after buying a house, owning our cars, finishing college, and getting out of debt. We bought our house in 2008, we have two dependable vehicles, graduated from college, and seriously, who is debt free? Then we found out: we can't have children.

We were heartbroken at first but soon after, we felt at peace. It was like we automatically knew there was something special waiting for us. Someone meant for us. So what did I do? I put my pen down and let God take over. He is writing our story now and we are following His journey. Isn't that amazing? We feel happy, anxious, humbled, and blessed with the decision we are pursuing. We have never been a stronger couple. We are more in love than ever and we understand and support each other. And now I get it, our child is going to be born across the world and we could not be more excited to meet him! Cannot wait to meet our baby boy.

On Friday we mailed most of our Gladney documents. In the envelope is the Child Preference Profile form. We are requesting a 0-6 month old boy. Trust me, we prayed long and hard for this decision. And yes, the FedEx employee thought we were silly for wanting a picture with an envelope.