Home Study Interview
Last week we had the privilege to meet with our new social worker, and wrap up our Home Study interview for BabyG#2! Having been through the Home Study before, it was a lot more relaxed and enjoyable for Brooke and I. My favorite part about the entire night was hearing that our first adoption story…
Moms have special needs too!
Formula. Everything smells like formula. Everything tastes like formula. Even my Starbucks Vanilla Breve has a lingering taste of formula. To me it smells like buttermilk, so on a good day, I think of my Mamaw’s homemade biscuits, and on a not so good day, everything just smells. I have been reading a book at…
ICPC – Waiting
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…
Forever in My Heart
Where to start? I am writing from our hotel room, where Brynlee is sleeping in her bassinet. (This was a feat in and of itself.) Ben is watching Love it or List It on HGTV, and I am attempting my first blog since Brynlee’s 24-7 presence in my life. Friday was a great day. Was…
Gotcha Day
Today was the big day, Brynlee Eden Gurrad left the hospital with Brooke and I. But I’m getting ahead of myself. TISSUE WARNING – I needed them to write this, so those of you with a low tear threshold may need to grab a box of tissue. Brooke and I both woke up around 4:30am,…