In an effort to stay busy during this super hard wait to bring my baby boy home I finally felt a break through of peace that God is here with me and will finish what He started. I realized that I have been demanding my gift, and that's just not how gifts work! After all, the very name we chose for him means "God's gift." I need to let Him give me Makaio in His perfect time. So, I made his announcements :) Felt really good...I'd had this idea in my head for awhile now, used some PTI goodies and I googled how many miles it is from our home to the captial of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, where my boy is. Wow! is all I can say... Priceless pretty much sums it up.
The picture quality is not great, but this was taken mere minutes after getting to meet him. Soon he will be mine...always. hugs.....
19 comments:
Hi, Leah... These are really sweet. More special than "usual" keepsake announcements because of all that you've waited and prayed for. Really love the blue and kraft...not over the top blue and pastelly....and swiss dots embossing always tickles me. So happy for you...and can't wait for you to be with your heaven-sent baby.
what an amazing photo!
your announcements are perfect -- great color combo and a wonderful theme.
So sweet! I love the postmarks image in combo with the baby elephant.
That photo is wonderful! Hope the wait is not much longer!
These are precious, Leah!! Thinking about your breakthrough that you were "demanding" your gift and that's not how gifts work...isn't it kind of God to show us, "Hey, your thinking is a little off here! It doesn't work that way," then to help us adjust our thinking - giving us peace in the process.
Wonderful announcements Leah, and so meaningful! Here's hoping and praying that you get to use them soon. Also, a priceless photo!
Oh leah, they are so cute! I love the elephant in the postmark! Here's hoping you get him home soon!
Leah, I just could not be happier for you! That picture just says it all, and it is perfect! I'm praying your reunion will be sooner rather than later :D
These are fabulous, Leah! I love your take on the Mastercard ad-- perfect!
Wonderful and truly 'priceless' baby announcements. I love the way you've used the postmarks - really makes a statement of all the miles you've travelled. The picture of Makaio smiling and looking at your husband says so much about the love of family. Just beautiful.:)
What a sweet post and adorable announcements!! Thanks so much for sharing this part of your life with us!
This made me cry Leah. You are so blessed.
Absolutely perfect, Leah. The announcements, the picture, the little boy ... You are all so blessed!
You did a great job with these! Love all the texture!
These are super sweet, Leah! Crossing fingers that your baby can soon be home with you :)
Oh Leah.... these are soooo sweet and precious, just like he is! :)
Leah, these announcements are perfect! I can't imaging how difficult it is to wait to have moments like that in the photo everyday. Hugs
Just gorgeous announcements and thanks so much for sharing that sweet, sweet picture!!!! ~chris
He is just precious!!! I can't wait for it all to happen SOON for you! The announcements are so stinkin' cute, too :)
Such a blessing. You are wise to take a deep breath and let God lead. He always leads the right way.
Love and hugs,
Em
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