Broken Hearts

It is with great sadness that we tell you our adoption connection has failed ("failed" meaning the parents have decided to seek another placement for baby girl). This was unexpected news to us and we are absolutely devastated. For three months we have allowed our hearts to open to both birthparents and of course, this little baby girl. We slowly began to fill her nursery. We foolishly picked her name. Once again, we find ourselves mourning a child that never came to be. She will always be a part of our hearts, as are our other two babies. We are praying that she is placed with a family that will love and cherish her the way we do. Our hearts are broken and ache in ways we are all too familiar with.


There is never good timing for bad news or heartbreak. However, seeing that it is the week before Christmas, we just wanted to let you know that we probably don't want to talk about this in person unless we bring it up. We know you all care for us and want to show your love, but we are very raw and fragile. We thank you for your continued support and love as we work through this dark time.


Anne & Jim