Thankful Thursday

Apr 1, 2010 | 23 comments

For about three years now I have seen one of my best friend’s and her husband struggle to have a baby. It’s been heartbreaking. You know how you sometimes see people and think “Wow, those people would be amazing parents and should totally be pro-creating.” And then sometimes you see others and think…well..not so much. My friends are the first set. Great people, who would make fantastic parents.

Well last night my friends finally got their baby. They adopted her and she is absolutely beautiful. Not only is she perfect, but she is so lucky. She was wanted so much and has been blessed to be with two wonderful, loving parents and people. Plus, her Auntie B.o.B. is going to spoil her rotten!

Today, I am thankful for Madeline. You can read my their adoption story here.

What are you thankful for today?

23 Comments

  1. Brandi
    Brandi on April 1, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    That is amazing and congrats to them! There are so many babies out there who need great parents and she is so fortunate to have found hers!

  2. Nora
    Nora on April 1, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    What a blessing!! I believe people who adopt are VERY SPECIAL in God's eyes! So happy for your friends and you!

  3. Stacey
    Stacey on April 1, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Wow! So exciting! Adoption has 2 very special places in my heart!!! What a blessing it is. Congrats to your friends for finally becoming parents!

  4. Stephanie
    Stephanie on April 1, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    So cool! Brought tears to my eyes, and I have't even read their adoption story yet…I will after I write this.

    The look like wonderful people, and now wonderful parents. Children are a miracle, no matter how they come into your life. Your friends will be forever changed…in sooo many good ways!! Thanks for sharing!

  5. Katie A.
    Katie A. on April 1, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    Congrats to the new auntie! Adoption is an awesome blessing – that will be one lucky litt girl! Happy Thursday and thanks for sharing 🙂

  6. Stephanie
    Stephanie on April 1, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Alright…now I am FULL ON CRYING!!! That was such an awesome and amazing story! Thank them for sharing their story. I am truely inspired by both couples! And I think Madeline is going to grow up with the double the love and support…sooo awesome for her!

  7. Kathryn
    Kathryn on April 1, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    I am crying too!!!

    I am thankful for Autumn and Jay, and their loving parents, for guiding them through a most difficult time and bringing a blessing into this world. Thank you for sharing their story. ALL of those families are an inspiration, and as the mother of four, it is lesson to those of us who might face the same as parents of teenage boys and girls. I am blown away by the selflessness and love and reception to God's plan. Wow.

  8. Lisa
    Lisa on April 1, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    How beautiful is that picture, and story! Congrats to all of them! Your friends are amazing people and Madeline is a gorgeous name.

  10. Morgan
    Morgan on April 1, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    This is still bringing a tear to my eye. So happy for them!!!

  11. TNTcoach Ken
    TNTcoach Ken on April 1, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Cool for them. I am thankful that today is a rest day for me. These old legs are screaming at me for an off day.

  12. MJ
    MJ on April 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    That is awesome!!! Thank you for sharing this today. 🙂

  16. Scott Brown
    Scott Brown on April 2, 2010 at 12:32 am

    Hey B.o.B

    I've been lurking for a while but this post has brought me out of hiding 😉

    I, like a lot of people, know of similar situations that didn't have such a happy ending so glad to read of one that did.

    Keep up the good work here

    All the best

    Scott

  19. Jill
    Jill on April 2, 2010 at 5:45 am

    So happy for your friend. What a gift. Adoption is so amazing.

    today I am gratful to have my long run done and thankful for my mom who helped with the kids while I did it!

  20. Scott Brown
    Scott Brown on April 2, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Thanks for dropping by and following B.o.B
    I don't have that many followers. You probably noticed that my photo was on that "followers" list, just to pad it out a bit. It's all pretty sad 😉

    Anyway, please come to Japan it's something I reckon everyone should do, at least once. I wrote and article for "Runner's Tribe" about it. If you need any more convincing.

    http://www.runnerstribe.com/article/post/show/id/722-Japan-The-Worlds-Ultimate-Running-Destination

    By way of reference, I'm a sponsored runner for Ron's "Punk Rock Racing" team. Well, he sent me a cap!

    Bye for now

    Scott

  21. Julie
    Julie on April 2, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    What a wonderful story:) Congrats to your friends!!

  22. lindsay
    lindsay on April 3, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    i loooooved the story. congrats to the new family (and auntie b.o.b of course) 🙂

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