Sunday, June 17, 2007

THE GREATEST OF NEWS!

Well if you are close to us you know that we have been on a roller coaster these past few weeks. If you are reading our previous posts you should know that the child that we were chosen to parent in Indianapolis fell through. It is a long story but one now that we have been privileged to see God's protection in, although we did not see it that way at first. We were initially so discouraged, and just could not understand why God would let us down like this again. We could not believe that he could have any "good" reason for more disappointments like this.

Well Friday evening of last week we got called with news of our baby boy. Meet Dylan Matthew Odmark. He was born on June 1st and weighed in at 8lbs 2 ozs and 20 and a half inches long. We literally got the call at 8pm on Friday and by one o'clock on saturday we were on our way to Atlanta to meet him. He is truly more beautiful and perfect than we deserve. And God has been so kind to us by using all the things that seemed so hard and sad to us along the way as a part of the story of bringing Dylan home.

Everything from using answers to questions that another birth mother had sent as part of the reason why Dylan's birth mom chose us, to having us ready to go at the drop of a hat because of the little girl in Indianapolis that we thought was ours. She was due on the 15th of June and we got the call about Dylan on the 15th. Can you believe God?

Well anyway the story is too good and we certainly don't deserve to be getting to do what we are doing right now. Thanks for all that have offered prayers and encouraging words... I imagine we will have much to report in the near future so check back!

love-
matt and kristen and dylan

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2 comments:

inajar said...

wow. right now, i'm so happy that i'm crying. i told you in Chattanooga that i'd be praying for you and Kristen. thank God for his perfect timing, and for that beautiful boy. God bless all three of you!

"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord's face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenence on you, and give you peace."

tfosscfoss said...

Matt & Kristen! Wow. We are absolutely speechless and amazed. Congratulations on your precious baby boy Dylan. He is beautiful and seeing you with him makes our hearts so happy. We're celebrating with you. God is good. Love you friends! Terry, Christa, Aidan & Sydney