February 26, 2013

It's a....

Boy!!!

That's right folks. After all our wishing and hoping and praying our prayers are finally being answered. A baby boy will be joining our family in...wait for it...2 WEEKS!!! We are still in shock. Someday soon I will write and tell you all the many beautiful details, until then, there are a few things that we want you to know. The first is that we are extremely happy. We have been praying for another baby every single day for the past 2 years and now that it's here on our doorstep we are overwhelmingly filled with peace and joy. The next thing we want you to know is that this little sweetie is going to be brilliant. He is going to be brave. And he is going to be special, literally 1 in 100,000. You see, he has something called Caudal Regression Syndrome. It means that his little legs did not develop properly and we will not know all the ways in which that will affect him until after he is born. The doctors are optimistic and his Birthmom says she feels him kicking all the time, which is a good sign. He is strong, he is a fighter, and he has a head full of thick, black, hair and chubby cheeks already visible on the sonograms. It has been a strange and wonderful experience to be presented with this situation and been given a choice. It means that we have had to draw ever so near to the spirit. It means recognizing that our hearts were being prepared for this long before now. It means that our capacity to love and trust in God is growing. It means that, really, everything is going to be okay. Please keep our family, the baby, and his amazing Birthmom in your prayers. Miracles are already unfolding before our eyes and we are going to need them. 
Love, 
Ben, Kindle, and Isla(very enthusiastic big sister) 

6 comments:

  1. Kindle, I'm so happy for you and Ben! You are a wonderful woman and mother. Isla and her new little brother are such lucky children. I am always so impressed by your faith and devotion. Congrats on this wonderful news!

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  2. Thanks Liz! We are actually going to Midland, Tx and I was a little sad when I realized it was so far from San Antonio. :-)

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  3. Oh Kindle!!! I'm so happy for you : ) I was just telling someone about you the other day. You are so amazing!!! Hope all goes well. Can't wait to hear more. Love you!

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  4. I don't know what to say...this is so amazing and beautiful. Super excited and happy for you and your family. We have ever been praying for a miracle on your behalf and will continue to offer prayers for even more miracles. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you with the desires of your heart. Congratulations!

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  5. Congradulations Ben and Kindle...such an amazing process you have been going through...may your family be continuely blessed! From my family to yours...much love. Love, Velma VanderMeide

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  6. oh KIndle that is so exciting for you!!! You'll be amazing at caring for that little boy in whatever way he needs it. Congrats!!

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