Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Amazing Family!!!

Janalyn and Jake
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Jacob, Janalyn and Paige are Hoping to Adopt

This is my dear friend Janalyn. We were roommates in Collage what seems like a hundred years ago, but she was the first true friend I had when I moved away from home. We were fast friends and spent countless nights laying awake and talk about anything and everything. We both had a great desire to be a wives and mothers. One night we got into a silly mood and went down to the piano room and sang together into the wee hours of the morning, then went back to our apartment and made bread. It turned out horribly but we ate it anyway and laughed about it.

The first thing that struck me so much about Jana was that she was incredibly beautiful. She was tall, about six inches taller than me, and she just oozed grace and elegance. But it didn't take me long to realized that she was beautiful on the inside also. She was sweet and generous, fun and full of energy, and had a love for life, art, beautiful things, good food, music, and Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, also my favorite Disney Princess. We could talk about anything, and we did. I knew that anyone who was fortunate enought to have Janalyn in their live, was a very lucky person.

When Jana introduced me to Jake I knew there could be no more perfect couple in the world. Jake adored Jana and they matched so perfectly in looks, kindness, generosity, and love. It would be no mystery that their children would be equal in all of these things. For years I hoped for them to have a baby. I hurt when she did, and wanted so much for them to find the happiness that came from being parents. They were so righteous and loving to everyone it seemed natural that they would receive that gift anytime. But the years went on. I can only imagine that pain they suffered with, and the questions that they must have had for our Heavenly Father, but through it all they endured, and continued to trust in Him.

The day I read her blog, and saw the picture of her looking so beautiful with that little tummy of hers I cried. Jana was going to be a mommy!!! I couldn't help but think about all those times we had talked, laughed and cried together, and I felt a great overwhelming joy for her and her wonderful husband.

The day Paige was born I gathered my kids around and showed them Aunt Jana's new little angle. It was a happy day for my family, but I can only imagine what feeling and emotions Jake and Jana must be feeling. I was so happy for them that they had gotten a perfect little angel from Heaven.

A few months ago Jana let me know that they were seeking to adopt. This is a special thing for me because I was adopted at birth. I know something of the patients that comes from Adoption, and what kind of love it takes to be ready for such an amazing gift, I knew that Jake and Jana had that special love. I know that, without a doubt, when their next blessing comes into this world, that they will welcome him or her with open arms. This amazing family has so much capacity to love and they will make any child feel that love. Paige, I know, has the same love her parents do. I know that she will make a great big sister and that there is someone out there who can give her that opportunity. I am so grateful that my friend has asked me to help her with this wonderful new adventure. Please, if any one you know can help this family with their next little blessing, listen to your heart and contact me, or them. I can't think of a more deserving little family!!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jake and I read this together and were so touched that you thought of us. Thank you. You truly are a writer, and I think your words have an effect and influence more than you know. We will let you know when the happy day comes!

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Crappy to Snappy... A Blog to a Better You said...

Wow! Firstly, I want to say God has blessed all of you; with your incredible friendships, marriages and children.
Secondly, You have written a wonderful blog and have given so much inspiration and hope to other people as well as to Jana.
Best Wishes to everyone.

Camaree said...

What a touching story. I also have friends just like this looking to adopt. I hope the best for your friends and for your family.

Shavada said...

That is so sweet! Children are blessings from above! <3

Lara Zierke said...

Hi Anna-Liisa. I don't know if you remember me, but I went to Hillcrest. I was a year or two younger than you. I am an adoptive mama x2 and am so grateful for the blessings of adoption. I hope things go well with your friend Jana. We just completed our second adoption through a private facilitator. He was a little more expensive than the agency we used for our first adoption, but if your friend Jana would be interested in hearing more, I am happy to share his contact info.

- Lara Hays Zierke

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