Special Week and Prayer Requests

First off, let me apologize for not updating recently on this blog about our family. Life has just been so busy in the Wilson home that my blogging has fallen by the wayside as I am trying to care for my children and home day in and day out (which will always come before blogging). But, I will update soon and post some pictures of the twins, whom btw are 19 months old now and had their 18 month old well check-up with their pediatrician and are doing well!

But this post is about another very special blogging family, Jeff and Tracey, along with Abel and Belle's genetic siblings. Some (or perhaps all depending on how many survive thawing) will be thawed at the NEDC on Wednesday for Tracey's FET that same day. Please be praying for these precious embryos to survive the thaw, transfer and successfully implant in Tracey's womb and make it to a healthy live birth. They were conceived in a lab and frozen in 2006 and have been waiting for a womb and a chance at birth since then- They will finally get that chance on Wednesday! Our GOD is GREAT and I can't wait to see how He continues to write their story!

Meet Fellow EA Mommy, Beverly!

My friend, Beverly, began following our blog a few years back as we chronicled our story thru embryo adoption. While she does not have a blog herself, she and I have been emailing back and forth for the past few years talking about both of our journeys thru embryo adoption. She and her husband are currently expecting their adopted baby boy who is due in two months. They were featured in their adoption agency's most recent newsletter where they share their story. She told me to feel free to post the link since she didn't blog in hopes that their story may be an encouragement to others. Please take a moment to read how God has blessed this couple!

http://www.nightlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/annual-report.pdf

A God-Story in Progress!

Remember this post from January 2011, where I shared our reasons for deciding to relinquish Abel and Belle's 8 genetic siblings back into the NEDC's anonymous adoption pool? Because we had a closed adoption, the NEDC told me that they wouldn't be able to tell me what would become of their siblings. While we knew this was the right decision, we were still saddened that Abel and Belle would not know any of their genetic siblings that may be born from the remaining 8 embryos. We chose not to reserve them for future transfers because our adoption funds were depleted. During our adoption process, I worked both a full-time and a part-time job to help pay for our adoption expenses, but knowing that our plan was for me to be a stay at home mom once the twins were born, we knew we wouldn't be able to afford another transfer for a long while. We didn't want their genetic siblings to be frozen any longer than necessary.
Over the past few months, my heart began to ache at the thought that Abel and Belle wouldn't know what became of their embie siblings. I asked Aaron if I could contact the NEDC to find out if their profile was still available, and if so, could we adopt them? He said no, because financially, we just couldn't afford another transfer or another child to raise on his current salary. So, I began to pray that God would at least somehow let us know of what would become of the remaining embryos. God answers prayer. Read Tracey's blog soon to find out what a beautiful story God has written!

Christmas Card 2012

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Fall Festival 2012

Abel and Belle went to their first ever Fall Festival this past weekend. Abel dressed up as a scarecrow and Belle dressed up as a pumpkin princess. They were so adorable! We only stayed out there for about an hour, which was plenty of time for them. They rode a kiddie ride with Aaron and me, ate some cookies and looked at all the fun sights while enjoying the crisp fall air. Their Pops and Mimi (my step-dad and mom) as well as their great-granddaddy and great-grandmama (Aaron's maternal grandparents) came with us too. We all had a great time!

Little Girl Spinning Circles

Here's is a song that I wrote for my little girl.  I'm trying to learn guitar and have only been at it for a few weeks, but this is me playing and singing.  Who knows, maybe she'll let me sing it at her wedding someday.

Two little clarifications:  Belle is not yet two as the song suggests and the pictures are not completely in order.  Oh, and I'll be working on Abel's own song next.  :)  Hope you enjoy!

A Prayer for My Children

My daughter bit me yesterday. She had climbed onto the kitchen chair and as I was moving her, she screamed and bit my shoulder out of anger towards not getting her way.

This episode reminded me once again how desperately my 16 month old babies need Jesus to save them one day. Sin is rooted so deep in all of us as a result of Adam's sin and it even shows its ugly face in the lives of babes. Each day that I get up, I am aware that I am entering a battlefield - a war in the spiritual realm over the souls of my children. If I neglect to teach and discipline out of laziness or apathy, my children will bear the consequences of my decisions.

"God, 

Give me both the grace and wisdom to discipline and teach my children well. May I never discipline out of anger or frustration, but only out of love and obedience to Your Word. Protect the souls of my little ones from the enemy. May I be a faithful steward in shepherding their little hearts. And please, please save both Abel and Belle as soon as your sovereign will allows. 
In Jesus' name, Amen."