Yep, most of y'all were right!!! I AM MOVING TO GUATEMALA TO FOSTER SWEET GIRL UNTIL SHE COMES HOME!!!!! I'll share more soon.
Love y'all,
Lindsey
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- Chris and Lindsey Wheeler
- Franklin, Tennessee
- We have only been married 6 years, but this one thing we know...we want our lives to make a difference for the Kingdom of God in the country of Guatemala. We love so many of this country's precious children, and by the grace of God we were given the incredible gift of adopting one of them! Her name is Eliana Hope Wheeler...and this is her story (along with our journey on the long road called adoption)! The story doesn't end here....God is calling us to more. Thank you for joining with us....for praying for us....and for loving these kids!! We are so grateful for each of you.
71 comments:
amazing, amazing news!!!! congratulations!!!!! wonderful news!
Yea, I can't wait!
I have been blessed following your blog. I wish you all the best in moving to Guatemala to care for your little girl. Hope you can bring her home really soon, she's adorable!
~Juanita, Mom of 2 precious children born in Guatemala :)
Congratulations!!!!! What an amazing experience you will have and I'm just so happy that Eliana will be in your arms FOREVER!!!!!
God Bless.
-Suzi
I am a new viewer to your blog. Your blog is looking gr8, especially the design attaracted me very well.
these are amazing news, Lindsey!!! i am so so excited for you!
also, what's left on the process before she can come home? I'm not very familiar with the process so all I know each time you talk about certain phase is that she's one step closer to coming home with you.
B
very good blog, congratulations
regard from Reus Catalonia Spain
thank you
YAY!! I am SO excited for you!! I pray for safe travels and a wonderful new journey with your daughter!! It will be AMAZING!!!
HOW EXCITING! I can't wait to hear that you guys are ready to come home for good, but it will be such a blessing for you to be there with her all the time between now and then.
peace and blessings to you all!
jenn
Lindsay, I read your blog all the time but have never posted. I have been in Guat since January fostering our daughter. I was in Antigua until 2 weeks ago but now live in Guatemala City. I am so happy for you and Eliana that you are coming! It will be so good for her to finally be with you (and you with her). A friend and I started a blog to help other families fostering in Antigua (we haven't finished it yet, though). You might find some helpful info, it's www.adoptiveparentsinantigua.
blogspot.com.
You may have already read up on the subject, but in case you haven't, I would really recommend "Becoming a Family, promoting healthy attachments with your adopted child." by Lark Eshleman. When I arrived my daugher was 15 months old, and it was a long, hard journey toward attachment. In fact, things just now seem to be solidifying, after 6months of very intentional effort (nobody else holding her or feeding her, not leaving her, etc.) Of course, every child is different and it also depends on the care they received before coming to you, but it's good to be prepared.
I don't know you but feel like I do on some level from reading your blog. I am SO glad you are able to come here with Eliana. I can imagine you are so excited you are about to jump out of your skin!
Savor and enjoy every minute of it. It's such a unique opportunity to get this one-on-one time with here without all the distractions of "real life" back home.
Blessings,
Holli
oh my goodness!!!!!! that's amazing news and can't wait to hear more!
I have goosebumps!!! Congratulations! You must be over the moon excited!
Yipee!!! I am SO happy for you! this is the very best news and exactly what you all need especially right now. Eliana will LOVE having her Momma there with her every day and Antigua is such a beautiful palce!!!
Hugs and Congratulations!
Lee Anne
AWESOME, AWESOME news. I can't wait to hear about your adventure and you getting to bring that sweet baby home.
That is great news! When are you planning to leave? I hope you continue to update while living in Guatemala.
Shelly
(Mama to Drew in Mt. Juliet)
This might be the coolest thing I've heard in a long time.
SO STINKING happy for you.
The thought of doing this with our kids in Haiti crosses my mind DAILY! So happy for you!!!
that is incredible! praise the Lord for making that happen for you....it will be a beautiful time for you and eliana.
Yeah roomie or should I say roomies!!! We are going to have sooo much fun!!! I just stocked up on my Gerber Graduate breakfast bars and snacks and they are packed and ready to go!!! Okay now get back to packing--the wait is going to go by so quickly!!! Love you~Deanna
I have been reading your blog for a long time,and have only posted once. You will be in our prayers as your begin this awesome adventure....keep us posted! :)
That is awesome!! I am so happy for you. God be with you.
Oh Lindsey-that is so wonderful!! Pray that you have a VERY short trip, though. We want to see that little girl home with ALL of you!!
Blessings!!
Congratulations, Lindsey!!! Can't wait to hear the how's and when's!!! :)
Ok, that gives me chills. No more goodbyes!! I am so excited for you and will look forward to reading more.
SO EXCITING!!! Praying for you, your husband and YOUR DAUGHTER!
OH my goodness Lindsey that is awesome! Yeay! She is going to be so happy to see you. God is good.
I would say that qualifies as "HUGE" news!!!!! You have had quit a few experiences lately that have shown you how sweet, precious and short life is. Good for you Lindsay, so happy to hear God has provided the way. The experience of a life time, what a gift to you and Eliana. God is good, all the time. Blessings, Susie
Congratulations! You are so fortunate to be able to do this. We fostered our daughter and it was the BEST experience for us and the BEST thing for her. It really made her transition in the States A LOT easier. I am so excited for you! What GREAT news.
Oh my goodness, how awesome is that?!! What a huge blessing for all of you. :-) When do you leave!!
Congrats!!! How exciting and what a wonderful opportunity for you and Eliana!
Kerri and Ruby
Just found your blog via Elle Dubb today. I need MORE time to catch up on your story but so far....love it. My husband and I have HUGE hearts for Guatemala and the people, esp. orphans. My husband works for an International Missions Org. that focusses on orphans (including adoptions). He travels there 5-6 times a year. I get to go once a year. Can't wait to read the rest of your story...
That's great news! I can't wait to read more on your blog and see lots of pictures of Antigua. I loved being there with Miranda and the boys, even though we were only there for 2 1/2 weeks.
HEY!
I have a new blog address...
If you put it on your blog roll, list us as the A-Team...
We are trying to be a little more ambiguous with personal information.
www.tnateam.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Trace
PS - WAY COOL... I asked Julie what you were up to. She filled me in!!!
That is awesome news.
Congratulations!
Andrea
That is wonderful news!! I am so excited for you and for Eliana!!! YAY!!!
I've never posted. I saw Chris at the Girls of Grace simulcast, did some online surfing and found your blog. I have been following your story and praying ever since. Go get your girl! My prayers go with you to Guatamala!
Praise God for His provision!!! You will NEVER regret your time fostering in Guatemala. God worked some AMAZING stuff in my life while I fostered Isabella. We've been home just over one month. The bonding and attachment time together in Guat was priceless and healing to Isabella. God will show his hand to you in so many new and exciting ways!
Love and prayers,
Stacy
Awesome News............I wish I was able to foster when we adopted Stella. I hope you will continue to blog while there. You are so lucky to be able to do this. You will have your daughter forever. Congrats and good luck. Courtney
P.S. I wanted your diaper bag but could not afford it. I Love it ! Courtney
You don't know me, but I have followed your blog for a while now. Our adoption agency had posted Elle Dubb on their blog and I have followed your story ever since. My husband and I went to visit our two daughters Christmas of 2006, he returned home and I just couldn't. I was fortunate enough to be able to stay and foster until the end of both adoptions. We just celebrated being home for 1 year! It was hard being away from my husband, but we both knew it was the right thing for our family. The transition home was so much easier than we could have dreamed. Enjoy your time. It truly is a blessing to have this time with your sweet girl all to yourself.
God Bless
Kim in SC
Oh, Lindsey, that's awesome!!! I'll be forever grateful for the time I had living in Antigua while I was fostering Bella. Enjoy every moment of it! I'm SO GLAD that you will be there to support our dear friend Melissa. Please hug her EVERY SINGLE DAY for us!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, this will be the most amazing experience. Let me know where you are staying and I will hook you up with Kathy. Love, Mica micagunter@excite.com
That's great news!!! Can't wait to read your updates from Antigua!! xxooo
YIPPPPPPPEEEEEEEE!!!
This is the best news I have seen on this site in a very long time. I think it is great.
Can't wait to follow this leg of the journey.
Congrats
Joy, Joy, Joy. You guys bring such hope, encouragement, dedication, and love to all that follow your journey.I am so hapy that you get to live in Guatemala with your beautiful daughter. You both are so blessed. I send my love and pray on your new journey
Wow! Lindsey! This is something that I wanted to do but didn't have the option. I was in GC with Malaena-Sloan 2 weeks and it really made the adjustment home very easy. This truly is an adventure of a lifetime and I'm so thankful that God has opened this door for you and Eliana to share such a precious time. You can see we are all rooting for you. Get to packing, and don't forget the essentials like Baby Benadryl in the event she won't sleep every night!ha! Cheri
I am SO happy for you! I had a feeling this was the BIG news!! YOu are so blessed to have this special time with her. I will be praying for you and Chris during this time. I also pray that you will have FAVOR and get home with her SOON!!
Amanda
Oh my goodness Lindsey! How wonderful for you! :)
OMG that is amazing news! I have goose bumps! I can't wait to follow the rest of your journey! I think that is the COOLEST thing ever to be able to do. I was going to reply to your comment that I an dying to hang out with you the next time you are in LR but looks like Miss Eliana will be with you! :)
What a great journey you are going on....I cannot wait to here all about it. You are so blessed to be able to do this....You just hang on girl. God will open the doors necessary to get your girl home.
Good for you!! I'm sure you are so happy that you won't have to say good-bye anymore!!
Michelle
I am so excited for you! (And a little envious too...I always enjoyed my time in Guatemala) I cannot wait to hear details and get to see more pictures of sweet baby girl!!!
Reba
I am so incredibly excited for you and can't wait to follow your adventures live from Guatemala!!!!!!!!!!
I was so hoping this was the news. I'm so happy for you and I think it is a wonderful decision. I will be praying for the transition to come.
Darcy
Can't wait till you get here! You and little Eliana are going to have such a great time!!! Aeson and are can't wait to hang out with both of you guys!
How EXCITING! I have friends that are there now fostering their sons. It's an amazing thing to do. I'm so happy for you and for your precious girl. God Bless you during your time in Guatemala!
Felicia
I know you must be thrilled to be able to do this for your daughter. Yet I know it must be a hard decision to make at the same time..I know Chris will miss his girls immensely! Hope the wait is over soon so you can all be home as a family!
I am SO happy for you! I am so happy that I was able to spend the last two months in Guatemala with our daughter. It blessed my life and made it so much easier on her when we finally came home. Congratulations! If you have any questions, please let me know! I will be praying for you!
Lindsey,
How wonderful and exciting that you are able to go and foster your little girl!!! I thought that was it!!!
I'll be keenly following your journey and praying that all will go smoothly and quickly to bring your little girl home soon!
Hope the packing goes ok!
God Bless,
Anna
(Mum of 2 adopted girls in Australia)
You have got to be freakin' kidding me...Lindsey, I think you have set a record with 57...wait make that 58 comments on one blog entry!!!
I love you and am so excited that you get to go be with Eliana until this is all over with...it will be worth every minute of it. It will make her transition to a new home in Nashville so much easier.
I hope to talk to you soon!!! I am getting more and more excited for you with each passing day!!!
I will be praying even more for you, Eliana and especially Chris during the time that you are in Guate!!!
That's GREAT news!!
Thinking about you guys & praying for you.
Good for you girl! Have a wonderful time with that baby and enjoy every minute of your time in Guatemala!
d:)
Linds,
That is awesome!
Eliana is one lucky girl!
I can't wait to meet her...bring her home soon.
Love you and still praying,
Sydney
How exciting!! Congratulations!!
Robyn
Holy cow this is huge news!! So excited that you get to be with sweet girl! Can't wait to hear more!
That is amazing!!! You are in my prayers!
HOW EXCITING... our prayers are with you both as you make the plans that will take you to your girl soon!
Betsy
Hallelujah!!! That is such amazing news Lindsey. God bless you, Chris, and Eliana!!
Cheers,
Beth
Awesome! Kade was 10 mos when we went to Antigua, we spent a month there and bonded instantly! I think this will be good for all of you! Keep us updated:) We are so happy for you!
pack me in your bags... so happy for you! i knew this was the news;)
Lindsey - I am so happy for you I am crying! May His peace and protection follow you. AND if you're still there when I go we are definitely getting together!
Peace and Hugs,
Becca
That is such amazing awesome - chill pump giving news!!! What a wonderful blessing!!!
I am so excited for you to go foster her!!
Vaya con Dios
Debbie
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