cason & colleen: So much to be thankful for!

In the court room with Judge Petrie (photo courtesy of Brian Ramsay)

Hey, this is Colleen. I've been waiting to make this post for a while now and I'm so excited to be able to say that Cashel's adoption has been finalized!

Christmas Party! (photo courtesy of Charlie Ramsay)

It is difficult to express how overwhelmingly happy and thankful I am for the blessing the Lord has given us in the last few months. It is amazing to believe that He could bring us through the heartache of losing children we thought would be our own. Not because I didn't believe that He could, but because when you are in it, you can't imagine getting out of that emotional mire. I still miss Caleb, Lydia, Benjamin, and Jayson, but that in no way lessens my love for Cashel. If anything, it magnifies it. I am cherishing every moment with him in a way I'm not sure I would have 3 years ago.

Today I have been sitting at home, snuggling by the fire with Cashel and Cason reading Peter Pan and thinking about how perfect my life is right now. I have caught myself just smiling throughout the day, full of thanksgiving and joy. I know life won't always be this happy, but for now I'm just enjoying the Lord's blessings on my life. The Lord is sovereign and loves us. He is our Rock and our Salvation. He has given us immeasurably more than we need or deserve.

I have a wonderful husband who is in love with me and supports me so that I can stay home with Cashel. He works only a few blocks away so he is able to be with us so much more than most. He sacrifices for us and is such an amazing father. I sometimes just sit and watch him with Cashel (even though I should use those moments to get things done around the house). It is so cute how much Cashel loves him and they have so much fun together!

I love those deep brown eyes

I have a beautiful home that we were fortunate enough to purchase just days before Cashel's birth. It definitely has its issues here and there, but it is my dream home: quirky with nooks and crannies, lots of space to grow into, very unique with beautiful little touches that make it one of a kind. I love our home and have enjoyed making it our own.

God brought us to Danville Kentucky. I believe that with all my heart. He knew we would need family and a supportive church. I am so incredibly thankful for the love and support we have received. On Thursday for Cashel's adoption finalization, the courtroom was full of family and church friends there to witness and help celebrate our special day.

Most of all, I am thankful to have adopted our beautiful son Cashel, officially and legally, so that he will grow up a Wittig and a Ramsay/Ambrose. He is the most incredible little guy, so full of joy. Most mornings he wakes up smiling as soon as he sees our faces. We are so blessed by him and love him more than I can even express in words. He makes us laugh continually and we can't wait to see him grow up... although that is already happening way too fast!

Can't believe he'll be 4 months old 3 days after Christmas!

I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for blessing our family with prayers, cards, support, gifts, visits, phone calls, messages, and thoughts. The joy I have is overwhelming. My life is beautiful; not perfect, but beautiful. I just hope that I can share this joy and Christ's love with others in a meaningful way this Holiday season.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Colleen