Saturday, January 14, 2012

Joanna has some BIG NEWS TO SHARE!!!!!!!!

 Hello everyone!  As usual I am a cute model.  My daddy went out and bought this Monday night to surprise my mommy because we received news about............................
 Awww.......look isn't this cute?  Oh sorry excuse my ADD....I get it from my mommy you know........
 Look grandma and grandpa came on Tuesday and look at what mommy did for their arrival. 
 She even gave them lots of treats.....
 Oh and here they come- grandma and grandpa.....
 And here we are waiting very impatiently for them to come- wait what does that sign say?
 Oh...........HERE IS THE BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am getting a new brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  He is of course cute.....and a month older than me!
 Here is grandma and grandpa putting together the new changing table (he he he- mommy was still using the cardboard boxes to change me on since my old changing table broke in the move here).....
 Sooooo here we are putting a new one together.  Well at least I get to use the new one :)
 Of course I will have to share it, but I don't mind.
 And did I mention my family is a bit- different?
 Yeah, here is proof!
 So here is the new changing table......hmmmm...mommy didn't take pictures of his new crib- will be coming in future posts I am sure!
 And here is my new BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Isn't he cute?
 Well, I mean for a boy anyway. 
 Don't let the sleeping cuteness fool you- I am planning on some good fun with him.  I mean really we will promise to behave ourselves.....as much as any 2 almost 2 year olds can behave :)
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WE are soooo EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Can't wait to meet him and bring him home!!!!!  I mean his cheeks are almost as cute as mine :).

So a few things about my new brother........HE IS A MIRACLE in sooo many ways!!!  As with any adoption there is GREAT PAIN in his story.  Please pray continually as we are for all those involved.  The pain is really deep and overwhelming according to what my mommy says.  We are praying God's continued HEALING because we know HE is the ONLY ONE WHO HEALS our wounds!

He has a whole list of things that are a part of his history and medical records......he has HIV, he was born here in the States, he was exposed to alcohol and drugs in utero, he has possible mild Cebral Palsey, and possible severe autism.  And well to be honest that is only a tiny bit of the list.

BUT- OUR GOD IS GREATER!  WE know our brother may never talk, he is already crawling, and now cries, and boy does he have a great giggle!!!!!  You see my mommy and daddy tell us that EVERYONE is PRECIOUS and EVERY LIFE IS AMAZING NO MATTER WHAT!!!!  And so although a lot of people may be questioning our sanity right now.....we know GOD ordained his life and this adoption.  That out of our darkest times God STILL REIGNS!

It is more than a song we sing in church more than something we say in passing- IT IS REAL!  And our brother and each and every one of us in our family are miracles and we can't wait to see how GOD WORKS in our lives and brings our brother to us even in these really hard circumstances. 

PRAISE GOD for the GREAT THINGS HE IS DOING!  Please continue praying!!!!!!

30 comments:

  1. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. I am tearing up with tears of JOY for your precious family and for this sweet boy who will now forever be a part of it! Congratulations!!!

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  3. I am in tears! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! May God bless your BEAUTIFUL family as you look forward to meeting your precious little guy! Praying for you! :) :) :)

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  4. His faithfulness is overwhelming. Congratulations Wright family! We are thrilled for you all and praying for Gods continued grace and mercy to flow freely to all involved. ((((HUGS))))

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  5. Congratulations! So happy for your family!
    Blessings,
    Amy

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  6. Oh, I'm so happy for you and your sweet son!!! Congratulations!

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  7. YAY!!!!!!! So, so, so happy for all of you!!!!!!!! He's gorgeous!

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  8. A.mazing Wright family...wonderful, exciting news. What a joy it will be to see pictures of him home with all of his siblings!

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  9. YAY!!!!! I knew you would get him!!!!!Congratulations! I cannot wait for you to get him!

    Lori

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  10. oh Dawn - we are so excited for you all!!!! Praying you through the process....wish that I could give you a huge hug!!!!

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  11. Congratulations!!!!! He's gonna be your blue-eyed wonder! :)

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  12. So cute! Miss Joanna will have a new BFF!

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  13. hugs and CONGRATS from our house to yours. Enjoy the grandparents and savor the time you have between now and having a new little one. Its all grace....

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  14. Sooo cute! He is so blessed to have you and you will be so blessed to have him. :)

    Congrats on your wonderful news.

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  15. All glory to God!!!

    I look forward to hearing more about how the Lord moves in and through your family.

    Blessings and joy,
    Summer

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  16. Hi Dawn
    I am praising God with you!! What wonderful news!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    I'll pray as you go through the many adjustments you'll need.
    Love to you all
    Renata:)

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  17. Congratulations!! So happy for you!! Praying!!!!!

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  18. Wow! Praise God.

    He loves His children. i was just talking to someone today about how many people I know that have HIV adoption on their hearts. I will pray for you all and know that God will provide all you need.
    CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful news.

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  19. Your family is such a wonderful example of being Jesus' hands and feet in this world! Praying for you and your precious new addition! One things for sure...that little guy sure will have a lot of love when he is welcomed into your home!

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  20. Congratulations to all of you!! Praying for a smooth transition.

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  21. We are so excited for you! Can't wait for more to come! Congratulations!!!

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  22. Congratulations! I am so excited for you guys!

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  23. Congratulations! Your faithfulness is inspiring!

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  24. Long list and all and he's STILL perfect. Made in HIS image! Child of the most high

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  25. Caongratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    He is a cutie=) Are any of your other children virtual twins?

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    1. Joanna and her new brother are a little less than a month apart. And our "older boys" are all born within a year. There is a week every year that we celebrate triplets week- where they are all the same age! :) Other than that.....they are all just very close in age. Although we do have a 2 year and a 2 1/2 year gap in there too :)

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  26. Amazing news! Our son also has HIV, but he is from Ethiopia. I love finding other families who are raising, and are open about, their children with HIV. Praying for him, and you!

    I'd also love to know how you found this situation-is it a foster-adopt placement or domestic? We are trying to find our next adoption path and HIV/other special needs is on our hearts.

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    1. His was a rare story in that MOST children that are available for adoption are international adoptions. VERY rarely are any children here born HIV positive because we have meds in the US.

      I would love to chat with you about the different options of adoption- we have pretty much done them all- feel free to give me a call 813-360-7368

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