Gideon will arrive on April 23!

What a day for news!  My day started at 8am in the doctors office.  Until the baby arrives, I am required to have ultrasounds twice weekly.  Gideon is extremely active, strong, healthy, and a full head of hair.  He keeps the doctors concerned because he is a little on the small side.  Today, he weighed in at 5lbs. 8oz.  He has moved to the 18th percentile in growth.  He is gaining, but I lost a pound this week.  My doctor has decided he needs to come out and see the world a couple of weeks early.  I will be induced friday, April 23!  His birthday will be one month before his dad’s.  Keep us in your prayers for this big day!

In case any of you are wondering why we are not using the name we chose for our adoption, there are a couple of reasons.  First, Levi was selected for that child alone.  We believe Levi was our child that has been taken away.  As families whose child dies, thier name is not simply given to another.  Second, Levi means joined.  He was joining our family.   Gideon means mighty warrior.  It seems to suit him well.  His middle name Zacheriah means God remembered.  We believe God remembered us and redeemed us by giving us another son. 

Other news we received today was that Lynn school has decided to close down for good.  There was the possiblitity they would keep thier doors open for K-4th grade.  As of last night, her school will not be operating next year.  This is sad news for Lynn, but for the family it is another sign for us to move on.  Pray for us to have clarity in God’s direction.  These events cause me to feel deep within I need to be still and know…… where, what, and when is next.

Gideon's nose and lips!

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