What a GREAT day it has been! Evan decided to finally make his arrival at 2:27 PM today. Weighing in at 8 lbs. 12 oz and measuring 20 inches in length, this healthy little bundle has been welcomed by lots of family that loves him to pieces!!
More to come!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Today is the Day!
It is about 4:30 in the morning and Eric and I, along with our families, are driving to Temple, Texas. Rachel's mom called us at 3:30am and said they were at the hospital and the doctor said, "There will be a baby today." Please be in prayer for Rachel and Evan, everyone as we travel, and stay tunes for more updates.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Countdown Continues!
Surprise! We're still here! And we are still waiting for Evan to arrive (which could be any day now)! Here is a recording of his heartbeat that Kenda recorded for us at a recent doctor's appointment and sent to us by email! We were so glad and thankful to receive this! I can't wait to hear it in person!
The official due date is October 5th...so, we are likely no more than 7 days away now! Reports tell us that he is showing some acrobatic tendencies, so please pray that all goes well for Rachel and Evan over the next week. Our bags are packed and in the car....all we need now is "the call!"
The official due date is October 5th...so, we are likely no more than 7 days away now! Reports tell us that he is showing some acrobatic tendencies, so please pray that all goes well for Rachel and Evan over the next week. Our bags are packed and in the car....all we need now is "the call!"
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Expecting Evan!
Sorry for the delay....it's been busy since we got back from our trip to meet the birth-parents.
Evan Michael Godwin is expected to arrive on October 5th!!!
What a wonderful trip we had! We had a magnificent meeting with Rachel (the birthmother), Jake (the birthfather), and Rachel's family. They welcomed us like we were their own family. The meeting began at 7pm and we forced ourselves to leave just after 10pm. Becca, the maternity case-worker was there from 7 to about 9:30...we hardly knew she was there (that's how well things went!).
Of course, the basic get-to-know-you questions that occupied the first part of the meeting. Then, as the meeting wore on, we got into the deeper questions surrounding the "match" and the rest of the adoption process. It was encouraging to hear the family's support of Rachel's decision to place this baby boy up for adoption. From what we heard Thursday evening, this decision was something Rachel knew she wanted to do from the very beginning. I thanked her for choosing life for this child!
It is awesomely evident that this process has been bathed in prayers from both sides of the fence! God allowed a unanimous decision to be made by all members of Rachel's family when selecting us as the adoptive parents! And each person had their own unique reasons for the selection. The week that Rachel contacted Christian Homes (back in February) was the week that Mandy and I decided to no longer pursue medical assistance to have children and seriously began considering adoption. It is all just too cool to see God's fingerprints all over this journey!
Here is an excerpt from an email I received from Rachel's dad the next day:
From her step-mother:
From her mother:
Praise the Lord for answering all our prayers in a better way than we could have ever imagined and for such a wonderful meeting and connection with these great people! Please continue to pray for Rachel and Evan as the countdown reaches the final month...she begins her weekly doctor visits this week. Pray for us all as we continue to work out the post-placement "details" of the adoption. This thing is shaping up to be an incredibly beautiful picture!
Evan, we will see you soon, little buddy!
As a side note, Mandy is almost 10 weeks along and still doing very well...and growing (maternity clothes have become a good friend!). We have a doctor's appointment next week. Please continue to keep mother and Baby Godwin #2 in your prayers!
Evan Michael Godwin is expected to arrive on October 5th!!!
What a wonderful trip we had! We had a magnificent meeting with Rachel (the birthmother), Jake (the birthfather), and Rachel's family. They welcomed us like we were their own family. The meeting began at 7pm and we forced ourselves to leave just after 10pm. Becca, the maternity case-worker was there from 7 to about 9:30...we hardly knew she was there (that's how well things went!).
Of course, the basic get-to-know-you questions that occupied the first part of the meeting. Then, as the meeting wore on, we got into the deeper questions surrounding the "match" and the rest of the adoption process. It was encouraging to hear the family's support of Rachel's decision to place this baby boy up for adoption. From what we heard Thursday evening, this decision was something Rachel knew she wanted to do from the very beginning. I thanked her for choosing life for this child!
It is awesomely evident that this process has been bathed in prayers from both sides of the fence! God allowed a unanimous decision to be made by all members of Rachel's family when selecting us as the adoptive parents! And each person had their own unique reasons for the selection. The week that Rachel contacted Christian Homes (back in February) was the week that Mandy and I decided to no longer pursue medical assistance to have children and seriously began considering adoption. It is all just too cool to see God's fingerprints all over this journey!
Here is an excerpt from an email I received from Rachel's dad the next day:
[We] talked after everyone left last night and we both feel great about the two of you being the baby's parents. I know that Rachel is very relieved and excited about this as well. I really appreciate the two of you being willing to open up to all of us and share some of your personal stories. Like I said last night, a lot of prayers were answered when the two of you walked into our living room. Thank you so much for sharing your faith with us. It was really a top priority for all of us to make sure that the baby was placed in a loving and Christian environment.
From her step-mother:
It was so good to be able to meet you both. I just want you to know that I can rest easier knowing that the decision that Rachel made is one that he(Evan) will be completely loved and cared for and that you will make terrific parents. When we read your profiles I knew that you were the family God had in mind and now that we got to spend a little time with you both, I am completely convinced that this is a "God Thing" Thank you for opening up with us and sharing your life with us.
From her mother:
My heart feels peaceful for the first time in a long time.
Praise the Lord for answering all our prayers in a better way than we could have ever imagined and for such a wonderful meeting and connection with these great people! Please continue to pray for Rachel and Evan as the countdown reaches the final month...she begins her weekly doctor visits this week. Pray for us all as we continue to work out the post-placement "details" of the adoption. This thing is shaping up to be an incredibly beautiful picture!
Evan, we will see you soon, little buddy!
As a side note, Mandy is almost 10 weeks along and still doing very well...and growing (maternity clothes have become a good friend!). We have a doctor's appointment next week. Please continue to keep mother and Baby Godwin #2 in your prayers!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Meeting the Parents Tonight!
It's been a minute since we last updated. So, I figured it was time for a quick note.
We are driving this afternoon to meet the birth-parents this evening at 7 o clock. We are excited to meet these folks and get to know more about who they are, how they got to this point, and where the FIVE of us will go from here.
So, if you think of it, please pray for our meeting this evening as well as our travels to and from. I know that God is going to continue to reveal his handiwork through this meeting and the next steps ahead.
Stay tuned...we will know much more (including the baby's name) after this meeting!
"After these messages, we'll be right back!" (I just had to say that...sorry)
We are driving this afternoon to meet the birth-parents this evening at 7 o clock. We are excited to meet these folks and get to know more about who they are, how they got to this point, and where the FIVE of us will go from here.
So, if you think of it, please pray for our meeting this evening as well as our travels to and from. I know that God is going to continue to reveal his handiwork through this meeting and the next steps ahead.
Stay tuned...we will know much more (including the baby's name) after this meeting!
"After these messages, we'll be right back!" (I just had to say that...sorry)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Blessing Multiply Again!
Yesterday, August 21, we got the call from Christian Homes to say we have been selected by a birth mother and birth father. Our baby is due on October 12th and
IT's A BOY
We know that the baby is healthy and the birth mother has taken very good care of herself and the baby during the pregnancy. God is so good! We have been praying specifically for the birth mother to make healthy choices during her pregnancy.
Leisa, one of our caseworker, said that she received the call we had been selected just a few minutes before Eric called and told Leisa I was pregnant. How amazing! The birth mother does know that I am pregnant and she says, "Great, they can be close!"
We are very blessed and so thankful for what God has been planning for our life. God's plan for our family is so much better than we could have ever planned ourselves.
IT's A BOY
We know that the baby is healthy and the birth mother has taken very good care of herself and the baby during the pregnancy. God is so good! We have been praying specifically for the birth mother to make healthy choices during her pregnancy.
Leisa, one of our caseworker, said that she received the call we had been selected just a few minutes before Eric called and told Leisa I was pregnant. How amazing! The birth mother does know that I am pregnant and she says, "Great, they can be close!"
We are very blessed and so thankful for what God has been planning for our life. God's plan for our family is so much better than we could have ever planned ourselves.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Race for a Cause
A couple of weeks ago my long time friend, Sunnye Moore McLanahan, called wanting to set up a fundraiser to help us with some of our adoption cost. Eric and I were very honored that she would come up with this idea to help us raise money for our future son or daughter.
Sunnye has been running since our college years and in just the past couple of years has started running in half and full marathons. She will be running a full marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 22nd and wants to run the race in honor of our adoption. Her goal is to get 30 people to sponsor her as she trains and competes in this race.
Wondering how you can get involved in sponsoring her?
On the side bar of our blog you will see Race for a Cause and a picture of Sunnye. If you click on her picture you will be taken to a page were you can download a letter from her and also a donation form. If you can not get to the letter and donation form or have other questions I would be glad to help you. Please e-mail me at mandylgodwin@yahoo.com
I will be updating you periodically on her progress. She will begin training this month and plans to run around 400 miles before her marathon in November.
Thank you again, Sunnye, for this wonderful fundraiser and thank you to everyone who is willing to sponsor Sunnye as she trains for the Tulsa Route 66 Marathon on November 22nd.
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