Hesedah's Pretty in Pink

All clean after her first bath.

Mommy giving Hesedah her first bath.

Welcome Home Hesedah!

Hesedah doing her favorite thing - sleeping.

Mommy and Hesedah at the hospital.

Daddy and Hesedah at home.

First family picture at the hospital.

Hesedah (pronounced heh-SAY-dah) was born July 23, 2011 at 7:28 p.m.  She was 6 pounds, 9 ounces and 18 3/4 inches long.  It has been such a joy watching her grow these first hours of her life.  She is precious, adorable, and we couldn't be any more proud.  Her birth mother is such a special young woman and we are so grateful to her for choosing us to be the adoptive parents of her baby.  Hesedah is home now and doing well.  She quickly showed us what parenting is really like that first night as she needed diapers changed, bottles delivered and pacifier in place.  We are impressed that she is eating so well and we can already see her growing so much.  Hesedah is an answer to our prayers and evidence to us of God's loyal love.  Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support during this time.  We are so grateful!     

Panoramic Shot of Baby Room

 

I took this panoramic shot of the baby room this afternoon.  Click the photo for a larger image.  The brown rug is not oddly shaped, but that's how the camera put the picture together.  This gives you a good idea of how it looks.  We are hoping the baby arrives soon...maybe within the next week. 

Orphanology

This is a great, challenging read for anyone who shares God's heart for orphans.  The authors' insight comes from their own adoption experiences, as well as, the opportunities they have had speaking about adoption and orphan care.  While the content of the book will challenge everyone, I think it provides the greatest challenge for church leaders to take up the call to orphan care.