Praise God! We’ve been matched!

Posted on by Heather Hughes

I had just stepped into Hobby Lobby to pick up a few things when my phone rang.  I saw the number on my screen and my heart skipped a beat.

“Hello”…and our lives are changed forever!  
The lady on the other end of the phone was so incredibly sweet as she shared what little information she knew but I was having a hard time getting over the fact that she said…
“We have a referral for you….its a little boy & his name is….”
Not two kids, but one.  My mind was reeling.  I tried my best to follow her as she shared more information about this little boy but I was a bit shocked that there was only one.  I pushed my cart through Hobby Lobby aimlessly as I absorbed what she was saying.  I hung up…heart pounding with excitement.  I had to call Jay.  No answer.  I opened the email in the parking lot and snuck a peak at our boy.  He was perfect.  I drove straight home.
I talked to God, through tears, the whole way home.  
“What does this mean?  Is your plan this one child and no more?”  I thought my heart was prepared for two, but his face….his sweet face.  I loved him immediately. 
When I walked into the house Jay was cutting his hair.  I couldn’t really speak so I’m sure I blubbered all kinds of nonsense then I just held up the phone, showing him the picture and said “We got a referral!!!!”
Jay stared at him, looked to me, stared at him again & said “that’s our boy.”
Ok- so lots of tears.  
We sat down together and read over the paper work, medical records and social evaluation.  Here is what we know about our little fella.
He was abandoned at 10 days old and has lived his whole life in an orphanage.  He will be 4 years old in January.  He loves to play football (soccer).  Goes to preschool. Does NOT like to nap.  He is outgoing and has a dynamic personality.  He is affectionate, healthy (according to the orphanage), seems to weigh a normal amount for an almost 4 year old, eats and sleeps well and has the most beautiful & biggest brown eyes EVER!!!!
I called the school and asked if they would send Jaxon, Kenna, Huddy & Ty home.  Just a few minutes later they drove up and leaped out of the car!  We sat them down and intro-ed it this way.
“Remember that God’s plans are not always our plans.  The referral doesn’t look like we thought but its ours and its God’s story for us. Meet your little brother.”  
Their faces when they saw him for the first time….priceless!

We sat and told them all about him and there were lots of questions.  I was most concerned for Kenna who was really hoping for a sister but her response was beautiful.  She cried.  I asked if she was disappointed.  She said “No….I just love him so much”.  
When we had originally started down this process Jay & I were really only considering one child and preferably a boy.  But, through the process we felt God was asking us to be open to sibling and we were.  When really I think God was just asking us to be open to whatever He had.  Being willing was just part of the obedience process.  But, he has one little boy for us and we couldn’t be happier!
I cant share his picture on line until he is legally ours but ask me in person and I will show you!  He’s perfect…have I said that already? 🙂
Now starts the next phase.  It will most likely be 6-9 months before we get to bring our son home. Lots of paper work to be done, passports to be approved & funds to be raised for our trip to AFRICA!!!  WE ARE GOING TO AFRICA!!!!  I know, I know, we have no idea when but we will & it will be awesome!!
So…We will be the Hughes Party of 7…not 8.   Ty said we should call us The Lucky 7.  That’s just pure sweetness right there!
We couldn’t wait to share the news with you!  Thank you for all the prayers & encouragement!  

8 thoughts on “Praise God! We’ve been matched!”

  1. God wanted to bless this little boy so he picked your family for him. May God put sunshine on your face and wind at your back as you travel this adventure together.

  8. I praise the Lord with you! Your hearts are most precious. Many blessings, peace, grace, and patience for the next steps. – SaraAzdell

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