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Who will he be?!?!?!??!?!


We are moving forward with our adoption again. Our contact in Rwanda, Tim, is going to head to Home of Hopes and ask the nuns to match the Braner family up with a little boy. We are asking for a boy who is between the age of five and eight who was dropped off at the orphanage as a baby. This is the first time in the process that I have been a little scared. I'm not sure why I'm so nervous. I think a six year old would be best for our family at this time. Young, but not too close to Dax and his "domain." I think I am secretly praying that the nuns will say, "we have a wonderful six year old boy who is sweet and loves adventure; and he has a three year old sister, too." Andy would probably just die with that news, but I really would love it! :)

So, the praying is on. Please pray that God would give us the perfect child (or children) for our family! A child who will mesh with our crazy kids and our crazy life. A child who will not harm our children because he has been harmed in his past. And please pray that God will begin to get our hearts ready for our son/brother! That we will be ready to be so patient when he doesn't speak our language and that we will bond to him (and he to us) just like we did with Gabby (or better). And please pray that Andy will embrace him fully and that he will love his dad! I am nervous and I have this anxious pit in my tummy. This is it and I am SO SURPRISED by the feeling I have inside of me right now!

Also, when you get a chance, watch this video: http://mediastorm.org/0024.htm I haven't seen it yet, but Andy emailed it to me and said that it is one of the best documentaries he has ever seen. It is about some of the Rwandan women who were raped during the genocide and then birthed children as a result. There were over 20,000 of these children born. . .I had no idea! I cannot wait to watch it. . .maybe as a packing break today!

Blessings!

Comments

Unknown said…
i am overwhelmed with joy for you all! We LOVE you all and your boy, whoever he may be...
Kari said…
Jamie...praying for your family & your new adoption adventure!! What wonderful news!! We continue to pray for you as you pack this week. Can't wait to party & celebrate the Braners on Sat!!!
alisa said…
Playing 'catch-up' on your posts...just finding out about Lionel. So sad with you...I can't even imagine, BUT, also praising God for your faith & courage! Your journey reminds me of Acts 16 -- one closed door is God opening our eyes to His many open doors!! Excited for what is in store for the Braners!!!
Kristyn said…
he'll be awesome, and so lucky to be a part of the braners. wonder if he is playing now, or sleeping?
Meredith said…
Such an exciting new adventure! Will be praying for you all.
Jennifer said…
I am so excited for you and your family. God has a plan for you and your son who you don't even know yet! It is so exciting to see the Lord working in your life!
Amy said…
So excited for you! Praying and trusting the Lord along with you. He knows the child for your family. I can't wait to see this all unfold!
Room4More said…
The prayers are on! I know we haven't met but as a sister of God I share your emotions and feel I know you.

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