Mae Day
January 31, 2011 at 11:50 pm Danielle B 19 comments
If you would have told me three weeks ago that I’d be putting our daughter to bed in her own room tonight, I’m not sure I would have believed you.
But that’s exactly what has just happened.
The phrase “God works in mysterious ways” just touches on the miracle that’s taken place in our lives over the past few weeks. We thought we had an idea of what our adoption journey would entail. God obviously had other plans. And we couldn’t be more delighted, excited and absolutely blessed.
Word of a precious, 4-month-old baby girl came to us three weeks ago. She needed some parents and a stable home. We were thrown for a bit; we had not signed activation papers with our agency yet and thought we’d be matched with a pregnant birth mom in another US state. We thought it would take a few months. Yet something about this baby girl intrigued us. She was older than a newborn. She was biracial. She was absolutely gorgeous. She was local. And something about this just felt so meant to be.
So a few weeks ago we started down a road that led to confirmation after confirmation that this indeed was the child that God had prepared for us. Everything worked out so smoothly, all of the what could-be complicated details were smoothed out. Doors and windows just seemed to fly open. And we agree with the many who have said, “it’s just a God thing,” as this adoption process has been very fast and nearly seamless.
So it was with great joy today that we were given temporary custody and got to bring home our little gal. Her adoption should be finalized in six months, via Missouri law. As her adoptive parents, we’ve chosen to give her the name of Mae Brooke. While the idea for her name originally stemmed from our love of music by one of “our bands,” the name has come to symbolize so much more. Mae because it’s the month we married, and it means new beginnings and family for us. Brooke because we dearly love both of our siblings, and we wanted to carry on their names with our kid(s). I pray that she can always look up to her aunt, Laura Brooke, and love and know God through the example she sets.
We are still in awe and pinching ourselves just a little bit. But we’re over the moon excited for this new chapter in our lives, and the plans God has in store. We couldn’t be more thankful to the big, loving God we serve. We’re so honored He gave us our Mae Day today.
Enjoy some pics…
Entry filed under: Burgess Adoption. Tags: adoption, domestic adoption, mae.
Semicolon Stories 
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Elizabeth Ditty | February 1, 2011 at 6:22 am
She’s totally adorable. 🙂 I’m really happy for you guys!
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Scott Lee | February 1, 2011 at 6:26 am
Woohoo! Congrats you guys!
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Linda Hampton | February 1, 2011 at 8:52 am
Danielle and Mike,
We want you to know how happy we are for you and Sweet Little Mae Brooke. We have loved learning about God blessing you with this new darling addition to your family. You are in our hearts and happiest of thoughts.
Fondly,
Steve and Linda (St.Clair) Hampton and Family
Hopefully we can come to KC and introduce you to our grandbaby Andrew, and meet your little sweetie sometime this summer. God Bless!
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Gina Colletti | February 1, 2011 at 8:53 am
Congratulations! Mae is beautiful and the luckiest girl in the world! Enjoy every sweet moment.
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Bridget Howard | February 1, 2011 at 11:18 am
Congratulations Danielle ! You both will make the best parents !
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ashley | February 1, 2011 at 10:50 am
YEAAAAAAA!!!! I love it! Such a great post! God is good and works out everything for our good and His ultimate good. Love it love love it! SOOOO good 🙂
Can’t wait to meet her!
Ash
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Brooke Johnson | February 1, 2011 at 11:12 am
I am so happy for the two of you! God truly touched your life. Danielle, you have always been an amazing woman with so much love to give; Mae is so lucky!
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Jayne Doyle | February 1, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Oh Danielle! I could not be a bit happier for you and Mike. Mae looks so sweet and happy. She is a very lucky little girl. Come visit the office soon!
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Kevin and Lynn | February 1, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Wow! A little like our story w/ tara (older- 5mo). God is so Good!
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natashanikkel | February 1, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Beautiful in every way!! What more is there to say?
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Margaret Hart | February 1, 2011 at 1:37 pm
She’s absolutey beautiful, Danielle. I am so thrilled for you and Mike. God is good, indeed.
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Barb Hannon | February 1, 2011 at 9:47 pm
I am thrilled for all three of you and the many people you have surrounding you in your lives! She is one blessed little gal and so are you and Mike! My best to all of you!
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Jen N. | February 1, 2011 at 11:12 pm
Danielle,
I read your post this morning and thought about you guys all day long. So incredibly happy for you all!
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Heather Cunliffe | February 2, 2011 at 7:37 am
I am so excited for you both! It will be great! I am so happy that your experience was different than normal….you deserve it!
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Debbie Meyer | February 3, 2011 at 6:22 pm
She is beautiful, with a beautiful name. Congratulations, I am so happy for you.
My middle name is Mae & so is Elisabeth’s, just sayn’.
Debbie Viehland Meyer
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Nancy Brown | February 4, 2011 at 10:38 am
Congratulations! Mae is such a cute baby and you make a lovely family. It is truly amazing how God works! I am so happy for all of you and can’t wait to meet Mae in person.
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Shannon Embrey Nevels | February 11, 2011 at 3:00 am
She is so pretty. And her name is as well. I am so happy for you both.
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Fran Steagall | February 13, 2011 at 8:23 am
Wow!!! I had no idea you and Mike had adopted. I am so thrilled for all 3 of you! What an exciting story of Gods faithfulness and goodness. I know you and Mike will be awesome parents!
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