ICPC – Waiting

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They say waiting is the hardest part, and I’d agree.

Let me start off by saying that I am abundantly blessed. This adoption has went absolutely perfectly. There were times when we had doubts and fears, and even some awkward moments, but God has really orchestrated the entire process. That being said, I want to go home.

The last few days, I know you’ve missed our posts, have been amazing. Lot’s of crying, diaper changes and feedings, and a lack of sleep, just like with any other family with a newborn. I really have loved learning about my daughter, discovering what soothes her and makes her happy again. I love holding her against my chest and listening to her breath. She kills me by taking her hand and rubbing my chest as she sleeps, man oh man!

Two things that have really caused me some anxiety over the last few days.

1. The sheer weight of responsibility that I feel now with Brynlee here with us. Knowing that I have been entrusted with this sweet innocent child is powerful. Not only that, but being sure that Brooke is doing ok has increased substantially. Most of you know her health background, so that has always been something that I’ve helped to monitor and take care of when I needed to. Add to that another beautiful lady, and you have an anxious daddy! But, God has been helping me to breath and relax, trusting that He has done great things, and will be sure to complete them. He has our family right in the palm of His hand. So I trust in that!

2. Did I mention I want to go home! Being stuck in a small hotel room, which isn’t exactly free, with a newborn baby and a sleep deprived wife, isn’t what I’d call a dream vacation. But, here we sit waiting on this all important approval of our ICPC. ICPC stands for Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, aka a document that releases us to leave the state of Utah with our daughter. This document was filled on Monday, and now all we know is that the adoption agency will call us once it has been approved. The timeline could be as fast as 24 hours, or as long as 2 weeks. With family and friends at home chomping at the bit to see Brynlee, and the cabin fever of being in this tiny room for over a week now, we are anxious to depart Salt Lake!

I’d ask for your prayers. Both Brooke and I are blown away by the amount of support we have received throughout this entire process, especially this last week.  Please pray with us that the ICPC is approved tomorrow morning. There is a flight we’d like to catch and get home tomorrow evening. Having our daughter in our own home will just be amazing. Also, please pray for Brooke and I to have peace. We have both been struggling with anxiety at different times throughout this week. As well as Brooke’s health. She has been in physical therapy for a shoulder injury that she had awhile back. As you can imagine the last few days with a baby have made that injury more painful.

Ending on a high note… Brynlee had her first check up on Monday, she’s doing amazing! Doctor said to feed her more, and Brynlee took that as a personal challenge. She has been eating like crazy. I don’t want you to think that I’m complaining at ALL in this post, God has been so good to us. Our daughter is healthy, happy and sleeps really well during the night! We just want to get our daughter home!

Author: bengurrad

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