Sunday Sunday Sunday

I already shared how we we got the news we would be bringing Eli home, and then about what happened on Saturday... well, Here's the rest of the story.
Sunday started for me with a quick visit to see Eli, and then a trip to nearby Tuttle UMC to lead music at my friend Andy James' church.

Andy and I know each other from UMR and working on our church magazine. He recently went back to working as a pastor in a local church. We played some of the traditional hymns I grew up on, and then I played "East to West" by Casting Crowns. Andy was starting a new series on forgiveness.

Afterwards my dad, who came with me, and I drove back in time to meet my Uncle Mark and Aunt Francee, along with Meagan and my mom for lunch. Then, back to the hospital for the 3 p.m. feeding.

Then it was the final visit by family.. again I'll let the photos do the talking.

Then was what they call rooming in... I'll tell you about that and our trip home in the next post...

By the way.. have you bought a Lullaby CD yet? Click here..

Meet Eli

Quick Timeline...

May 9, 2010.. Our Journey Begins- Meagan and I announce we are starting the process to adopt a child.

June 10, 2010... Visit to OKC - We visit our adoption agency for an orientation.

Sept 8, 2010... One Step Closer - We finished our home study.

October 28, 2010... Buy Hopes Prayers and Lullabies - The Lullaby CD goes on sale

Dec 28, 2010... The Next Step - We raised the first payment needed to send in our adoption packet.

Jan 15, 2011 ... The Book Has Arrived  - Our profile book arrives in the mail.

Mar 25, 2011 ... Progress and Prayers - We give a hint that something may be up.

Mar 27, 2011 ... Our First Meeting - We meet Elijah for the first time.

Mar 28, 2011 ... Bittersweet Return - We come back from our trip, leaving Eli behind.

So what has happened since March 28th? 

April 2, 2011 - Our LIFE Group Bible study sponsored a Children's items resale which raised $1800 to help with our adoption process.

April 4, 2011 - We are finally able to do this...

Now I want to introduce you to....

Elijah Glenn Martin

So.. please keep Eli in your prayers.. He has an infection and they had to put him back on the ventilator. We are not terribly worried but praying for him to be completely better soon.

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