Before I completely stopped the blog I wanted to thank everyone one more time for the prayers and encouragement. God is good and God is faithful.
Our reunion on Friday night was fantastic. The reaction of the boys, the response of Bo, and the love that was shared will truly go down as one of the great earthly moments of my life. My spirit was so full and I could not hardly contain the goodness of God...my soul sung "How Great Thou Art." I have attached a few pictures of Bo and the boys. They both beg to feed her, to hold her, and to play with her. They even follow me when I change her diaper and help throw away the "remains." Neither boy can totally focus on anything if she is in the room. When we play games and Bo sits in my lap Gunner comes over to hug on us or to kiss her when he completes his turn. Jackson stared at Bo tonight while we were watching the AFC Championship game. God is good and God is faithful and can use these events to change so many...
This closes one chapter of this story, but I wait with great anticipation to see this story continue. I am amazed by how Bo changed Nicole and I (not that Nicole needed much changing) and I see her little life changing Jackson and Gunner as well. They are learning more about life and God's love through this than through any amount of talking that Nicole and I could have done through their lifetime. As a man, husband, and father this does my soul well. Thank you God for being faithful and thank you God for being good to us.
Again, if you are considering adoption at all, please allow God to work through you to change lives....
Before you close out your blog, I just had to comment. My husband works with Evan and we have enjoyed following your story. We adopted a very special young man from Jamaica last year and God has also changed our lives through him. I pray that God will use your family to encourage other Christians to care for the fatherless (as we are commanded.) Thank you for sharing your story with people you don't even know. We serve an AMAZING and AWESOME God and praise Him for your new addition to your family. She is absolutely beautiful and captivating!
ReplyDeleteAngela Humphrey
Bret, Nicole,Samantha Bo and the boys:
ReplyDeleteIm saddened by the fact that this blog is closing but joy, happiness, and complete blessing fill my soul and heart as I watch you all continue on this journey with Samantha Bo now that she is home with you. Ive said it many times but thank you for allowing myself and others to follow you all through this journey, it has be soul changing in my life and made me realize God's true blessing and gifts in life. I thank you more then you know. Samantha Bo is lucky to have a family like yours to call her family. You all have been a true blessing to me!
Much Love, Liz