Random Acts of Mind by Dones

As we prepare for our first overnight with our new son, I’m struck by the lyrics of some of my favorite songs:
Like a baby when he is sleeping in his loving mother’s arms
What a newborn baby dreams is a mystery
But his life will find a purpose and in time he’ll understand
When the river meets the […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Originally uploaded by metamorphilia.

Joshua Arden Salsbury
7 pounds, 19 inches, and more beautiful than we could have imagined! Lots more pictures here!

We had our first baby shower today at work. Everyone we work with has been amazingly supportive. I think the short notice actually contributes to their excitement, since the birth & adoption is so imminent. Well, their attitudes are building mine up, and it’s great to feel an emotion other than worry & nervousness.
On Monday […]

Baby Jayhawk Clothes
Originally uploaded by metamorphilia.

This is how you know our baby will be well-loved.

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My wife explains the news better than I can right now.
I myself am in complete and utter shock.
My brother wished me well by saying, “Now you can join the club of soon-to-be fathers, worrying about everything.”
That’s what I am doing. Please pray for me.
More to come soon.

I heard this song on the radio the other day, and I liked it so much I searched for it on YouTube. I found this acoustic version where SCC talks a bit about adoption, as well!

To everyone, I just wanted to share some excellent news with you all:
I found out on Wednesday that I got a big promotion that I had been working on getting for the last few months. It’s in a different department called Workforce Management where I will help oversee claims adjusters’ time cards, monitor inbound call […]

I got my yearly physical today, only it wasn’t just preventative. It’s required for the adoption home study. You see, any jerk can get some girl pregnant and suddenly the state will stalwartly defend his & her rights to parent the child (I know this is harsh, and there are certain exceptions–but hey, this is […]