Random Acts of Mind by Dones

We got the loan we were hoping for, and we’re starting to get everyone paid for our adoption expenses. Thankfully our tax credit will cover the loan without difficulty as soon as I can get our 2008 return filed next February, so I’m not even that worried about the extra debt. Granted, it’d be much [...]

I start back to work today. I’m working this weekend, Friday-Sunday, then taking 2 days off as intermittent FMLA leave each week until our little boy is about a month old. That’s the earliest the sitter would take him, and I can understand why, given the amount of attention a newborn needs. So Jessie will [...]

The social worker just called: the birth mother finished signing all her papers to relinquish her parental rights. Now the social worker is coming to the hospital to deliver those papers and to have us sign the placement! God is so good! We’ve got about 6-8 weeks until the adoption is finalized (after the unknown [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

8:12pm CDT Instead of going to Allen Fieldhouse, I’m being a bum and watching at home with my wife. So much the better for the readers of this blog. I’ll update throughout the game as necessary. (I’ll keep the random ‘woohoos’ to a minimum.) 8:19pm CDT Coach Bill Self’s outstanding locker room speech. What a [...]

Baby Jayhawk Clothes Originally uploaded by metamorphilia. This is how you know our baby will be well-loved.

! 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.

The third installment of a semi-regular video podcast. I promise this won’t be a daily program! However, you can pretty much tell by now that I’m hooked on making little videos now. There’s no stopping me now! Feedback is always welcome!