It has been a while since either of us blogged. We have been in the decision making process for the last few months and felt that we really didn't have any new news. But now it is official. I can not tell you how excited I am that we have started the adoption process. We finished the initial application and turned in the forms to Bethany Christian Services yesterday. Now we get the joy of filling out even more paper work, more paper work, and oh yes did I mention more paper work.
We appreciate all your prayers during this process.

Love you all,
Logan and Melody

Well, it's taken me a few days, but I wanted to get on here and say something about this past Sunday evening at the Night of Worship at 24. We never expected God to do so much for us that night. Through donations and the sale of Mel's stuff we raised almost $700 for our adoption. That's incredible. We want to thank all of you who have supported us with offerings and continued prayer. Sunday night was the first time for me that I realized that this adoption could actually occur.

Also, through the can drive for the concert, 24 was able to re-stock the food pantry to help families in need around the community. I love my church family, and I'm anxious to see what God has in store for all of us.

God Bless,

Logan

I have never been good at expressing my feelings. I think that is why I haven't written anything on our Craving Grayson blog until now. How am I supposed to explain all the feelings and emotions I have about such a personal thing in my life? This past year has been filled with ups and downs: trying to get pregnant, finding out we are unable to have children, and deciding to adopt. Now we are faced with all the decisions: What agency? How are we going to get the money? Baby or toddler? What ethnicity? Special needs child or not? How do we apply for grants? Who do we ask for references? and so on and so on. Our friends and families have been so supportive so far and I know they will continue to be there for us through this whole process. I especially want to thank my mother for her encouragement, guidance, and words of wisdom. She is the perfect example of a Godly mother showing Christ through her actions of service to her family. I pray that I will be able to be this same example to my children some day.

Melody

You know...there hasn't ever been anything in my life that was extremely trying. Things just sort of fell into place. I never worried over where I would go to college, or what I would get my degree in. I never worried about who I would marry, I just knew it and God put it all into motion. I still can't tell you why or how we are in the house we are in, the city or even the church we are in now. I've always trusted God to guide me, and until now its all been easy.

Now, for the first time things are getting hairy. I'm learning to trust God again in a new way. I'm learning to lean on His understanding, and how to wait on His timing. I always knew what was around the corner my whole life, nothing was a big surprise. But now... the unexpected will become our greatest gift when all this is over, and I'm liking the unexpected. I can't wait.

God Bless,

Logan

p.s. Making Malorie... Thank you for you support, prayers and love.

Grayson...is the name we had picked out for a boy. Now, it represents the journey that God has placed us on in the last year and a half of trying to have a baby. But, after one year of heartache and frustration we were met with a single and final diagnosis that changed our lives forever. Six months ago, we were told why we were not getting pregnant and that we never would. I cannot express to you the anguish and pain that accompanies news like this.

However, God had another plan. He had always placed it on both our hearts to adopt a child in need of a home and a loving family. So, He has seen fit to bring us to that conclusion a lot sooner than we had imagined, but we are ready for this challenging yet rewarding stage of our lives. We are not unique in this endeavor, nor are we alone.

Therefore, we covet your prayers. And as you look at this site, as you see the talents that God has given my wife and me, know that the sole purpose for this website is to pay for the fees of adoption.
When you purchase something from Melody, or even by looking at this website, know that you are truly aiding us in CRAVING GRAYSON.