During the agonizing 81 hours that we waited for the birth mom to sign the consent a group of my family and friends gathered at our house one evening to pray.

Several of those people returned today for a Birthday Celebration/Prayers of Thanksgiving time.

We celebrated my birthday and had another prayer time thanking God for the miracles He has performed.

It was a very special time for me.

This is Angele and her children, Hannah, Jonah & Lilly (to be born in October). Angele is like a sister to me! Josh had to work today and could not be with us. Hannah and Jonah love their new baby cousin, Little Bug and I am just thrilled Little Bug and Lilly will grow up together!

My family

Dave’s family (minus Baxter – Dave’s parents’ mini schnauzer!)

Little Bug wore a pretty little dress for her Mommy’s birthday!

- Elaine