May 11, 2009

Introducing Joseph Tate Bayly VII

"Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord, or can show forth all His praise? How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times." ~Psalm 106

He's ours!!! We got a call this morning that we passed court, 100% passed! Woooohooooo!!!!!!!! Now we can finally post pictures of our new son. I think he's the best looking boy ever. The first two are our referral pictures.


The next ones are the pictures the Whipple family took for us last month. They took a care package over to him and sent us some pictures back. Thank you Whipples!! It was a crazy time and all the babies were a bit freaked out.


These are the most recent pictures from his April update that we received last week.






Thank you, thank you, thank you all for praying for us these many months and specifically over this weekend. This is a great way to start the week!!!

We should hear in the next few days if they'll be ready for us to come the end of May. If so, we'll fly out on this Saturday and travel around the country for a week before heading to Addis to pick him up!

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Blogger sarah t said...

Congratulations! He's such a cutie! I hope everything works out and you can leave this week; I know you are anxious to finally see him. Congrats again!

May 11, 2009, 12:00:00 PM  
Blogger Shala said...

Rejoicing with you!!!

Shala
AWAA

May 11, 2009, 12:31:00 PM  
Blogger Jaime said...

congrats! what a cutie pie!

May 11, 2009, 12:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Heidi and Joseph! Congrats!!!!!
You will be the best parents!

Tiffany, Garry & Julia Hopper

May 11, 2009, 12:56:00 PM  
Blogger K.P. said...

Congrats. Is that his nanny in the pic with him?? If so, our Levi had her as his special nanny. She LOVES her boys and they love her. :) Our little prince was very used to being held,so I know she loved him lots.

Enjoy the journey.
Kathleen

May 11, 2009, 2:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Josh Getts said...

CONGRATS JOSEPH AND HEIDI!!!
Welcome to parenthood, your lives will never be the same again! He is absolutely adorable and I know that you are the perfect parents for him. God bless your family as you grow!

May 11, 2009, 2:55:00 PM  
Blogger mhbeatty said...

Joseph and Heidi,

We met briefly a few weeks ago when I was in Bloomington with the CGS pastors. God be praised! He is a handsome little fellow, indeed.

Joseph - if its YOU that come to fill our pulpit in June, please bring your dear family with you.

Sincerely,
Matt Beatty

May 11, 2009, 4:41:00 PM  
Blogger OAG said...

Congratulations Joseph and Heidi! I'm so happy for you! -Alex Costa

May 11, 2009, 6:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Scott Tibbs said...

Awesome! Congrats!

May 11, 2009, 8:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Heidi I went back and read a lot of your postings from the time when you were waiting for the referral. You have been so vulnerable and real--I'm sure it helps other adopting parents to read your feelings, and it helps those of us trying to get a window into the process too. We rejoice with you that the new stage is just about to begin, and pray for Tate and all the changes he is about to undergo. Godspeed! Love
Carol Taylor (I have to post as anonymous because my google name is messed up)

May 11, 2009, 11:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, Joseph & Heidi, FINALLY!!! I am thrilled to pieces for you. The Lord is gracious and mighty and wonderful. I can't wait to see you holding Tate in your arms.

Love to ALL of you!
Carole Canfield

May 12, 2009, 10:00:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

First of all I would like to thank you for all your conterbution to help peoples and to promote the Dorze people of Ethiopia. Next I wish all the for you and work hard by making your profil low.
Congratutaltion to you.
Habitamu.A from Ethiopia
E-mail ahabitamu@yahoo.com

Feb 18, 2010, 6:41:00 AM  

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