It is official - we are parents!

Curled up and sleeping

Today we finally signed the adoption papers so everything is official. It feels quite surreal to finally say we have a daughter. Or to say we are parents. We are very grateful to Irene, who lived seven months in sacrificial love both for Liliana and us.

Liliana lost some weight today and is still having problems breathing. She has a little jaundice as well. The nurses have been very helpful and are taking good care of her.

Please continue to pray specifically for her to be able to breathe on her own and eat on her own. That is a huge part of her battle. Please pray for Irene, the birthmother, for continued comfort and peace. We had a good talk with her before she left the hospital. Please pray for us as we navigate basically living in two cities for now. Pray for safety as Joa travels back and forth on weekends, and juggles work and school.

Many of you have asked what we need. We don't need any baby items right now; we will have a shower when we bring her home. If you have any restaurant gift cards lying around you won't use, we would probably use them. All the nurses have said she is a fighter so hopefully it won't be the full eight weeks but we need to be prepared for that long.

Thanks for walking this journey with us!