Heather in Neverland Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Please allow me to introduce Natalie Sarah Fischer... http://picasaweb.google.com/jfischer1013/NatalieSarah#5426094778748252082 Man makes plans and God laughs. Sometimes we wish we could figure out everything God had planned but sometimes I am so glad that we can't because His plans are so much better than we could imagine! If you've kept up with our adoption story you know that we had a chance at adopting a baby girl right after Christmas which fell through two days later. We were devastated. But on Monday night the orphanage called. The birthmom has decided to let us adopt the baby after all and we drove 5 hours to Kuala Lumpur yesterday to pick her up!!!! She is tiny (6lbs) but beautiful and healthy. We decided on Natalie Sarah for her name (I still wanted Noelle but I was outvoted!). Last night was our first night with her and she woke up every 3 hours on the nose, ate, went right back to sleep. I had forgotten how tiny newborns are! The birthmom is a 15yo girl and we have no details on the father. It all happened quite quickly. We received a phone call from the orphanage late Monday night and they asked us to pick her up by noon on Tuesday. We called our friends, Peter and Ailee, since we knew Peter was from KL and may be able to help us navigate that crazy town. They brought us a baby car seat and then instead of giving us directions, Peter actually volunteered to drive with us to KL and guide us through the trip! We are so grateful. Then we called other friends, Larry and Debbie, to see if they could watch our boys for the day. Not only did they agree to it, Larry cooked up this idea to contact the Dalat staff and ask for help for us and our complete lack of baby stuff! When we got in last night we were surprised with a truckload of baby items! We are absolutely humbled and amazed by the blessings God has poured out on our family. He grants us the blessing of a beautiful baby girl and He sends us to Dalat where a group of people live, work and love together in ways we have never experienced before. We are so grateful at the generosity of our colleagues that it is difficult to find words to express it. And I thank you for prayers as well. We are overwhelmed by it all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow! Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl:D What an amazing blessing! Enjoy:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 CONGRATS!! She is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I am so happy for you. I am crying right now. May God bless Natalie.:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Heartiest Congratulations and Blessings! Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 She's beautiful, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Praise be to God, his mercies and love are overwhelming! I am SO happy for your family, and I like the name Natalie, too! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Aw man--she's beautiful!!! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow, Heather! Congratulations! She is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Heather, the other night I thought of you when you posted about the unrest in your area and I wanted to ask you about the adoption and if it was all "over". Somehow God seemed to say to me: "Wait." I figured it was a hint to wait and not remind you of the *failed* adoption on top of all the other stuff going on. Now I know what I was waiting for! All this to say: Congratulations. HE REIGNS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 My heartiest congratulations, Heather! She's gorgeous!! God is good. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 What a beautiful baby. I just have tears in my eyes reading your story. God is so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow! What a great story. Congratulations! Natalie is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I am in awe of GOD's hand in this....wow, you have quite a testimony to His faithfulness, your faitfulness to him, and the power of his sovereignty!!! I am in tears of joy for you......Congratulations on your precious Natalie, what a gift from the Lord!!!!!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow, she is so beautiful! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Man proposes, but God disposes... ...and He does a really, really good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Okay, I'm crying, too. That is just fabulous. I wanted this so much for you, and I felt badly for the birth mom, and, well... Anyway, she's just beautiful. To God be the glory.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdeveson Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 You've got your baby girl! Congratulations -- she's adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 What a doll! I'm so, so happy for you! I know you will treasure this little blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow, congratulations! She is exquisite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 As your troubled countrymen would say, mashallah. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family, Heather! God bless you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wonderful news, Heather! Congratulations! God is good! :grouphug: Enjoy your princess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! What a wonderful gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 :001_wub: She's beautiful - congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 This is wonderful news. I have been wondering how things were going. Congratulations. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 WOW! What an amazing story!!! So very happy for you and your family. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonshine Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow - just wow - I have tears in my eyes too - what an incredible gift. A beautiful reminder of all the wonderful blessings God has in store for us that we just don't know about but He will send at the right time. I hope I will keep the visual picture of her in my mind for awhile now when I am wearying of His wait to answer my prayers. A beautiful newborn baby is such an awesome reflection of the power and love of our God. You are a blessed woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! What a beautiful baby! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! What a wonderful story of God's love and care for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations Heather and family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Amazing!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! What an amazing story! And this little girl is so blessed to be able to grow up knowing how much she was wanted :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 So beautiful!!! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Congrats!! Can't wait to hear more when you share about this miracle. Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtney.byrum Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congrats!! She's beautiful :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elohcin Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hearty congrats! Babies are blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Oh my goodness, that's amazing. Congratulations. She is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgilli3 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 What a wonderful, heart-warming story. Congratulations Heather and family. May Natalie Sarah bring you much love and happiness. Dreams can come true!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations on your new blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations Heather! Enjoy your precious baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations Heather! I can't wait to tell my DH we had both hung on to the possible adoption threads before. This is truly awesome news and she is beautiful :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! What a beautiful little girl. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 :grouphug: Congratulations! She's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnL Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Huge congratulations! What a heart warming story. Enjoy every minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Beautiful. In every way. Praise the Lord for His mercy and grace and I thank Him for your abundance of blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Amazing! I am so happy for you and for the little girl. She is the perfect souvenier of your time in Maylasia! Being an adoptive mom myself, I'm mighty fond of birthmoms. I'll be praying for her as well as praising God for the sweetheart in your arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Heather! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: How completely wonderful. Natalie Sarah is beautiful. What a wonderful addition to your family. I have chills and tears and ... just wow. God is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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