We just want to take a quick minute and give everyone a brief update. Many of you know that our birthmom texted me (Bethany) very early yesterday morning with a message that said, "I'm sorry we thought we could take care of him. Is there any way you would still want him?" Of course, we immediately texted back to let her know that OF COURSE we would take Isaac back.

We spent the rest of the day waiting around to hear if they had made an official decision to place him with us. All of our adoption agents have been beyond wonderful working on our behalf. They have been in touch with our birthparents several times since yesterday morning, and at this point they have found out that our birthparents still want more time to think about everything. Our birthparents have told the ladies at the adoption agency that they know Isaac would be better off being raised in our home, but by now they have also had several days to bond with him and are growing to love him.

We believe that God is able to work a miracle and bring Isaac into our family forever...but as much as it hurts, we also know that God might not choose to work that way. We are so grateful for all of your love and prayers...and while we would ALL love for this part of our story to have an incredible homecoming, we are also being realistic and recognizing, along with our adoption agents, that most likely our birthparents are not going to choose to place him for adoption at this point.

We are still asking you all to pray for Isaac's safety...for blessing on his life...for God to give us the strength to move on from this tragendy...and for incredible peace for us as we walk this very rough road. We love you all.