Wow–the past ten days have been a whirlwind of crazy emotions and now we have the best news to share with y’all!!
WE HAVE A SON!!!
Just to recap–on Thursday, February 21st, we found out that our first adoption had failed because the birth mom decided to parent. We were absolutely devastated. I wrote about it here. Then exactly ONE WEEK later, we received a call about a baby boy born who is now our son. God is so good, y’all. So good.
We are so excited to introduce Harrison Booth Allessandro Shaneyfelt!!
Born February 27 at 11:46pm in Corpus Christi, TX
He weighed 4 lb 7 oz and is 17 inches long
Harrison is a name that Dustin and I have loved for years–way before talk of babies. Booth was Dustin’s grandfather’s name and we love that we’re able to give him a family name and Booth is someone Dustin admired. We are keeping the name his birth parents gave him as a second middle name because we love them so much and are so excited to have them in ours and Harrison’s life forever!
Because he was born prematurely, he is currently in the NICU, but he’s making gains! We are praying for no longer than a week NICU stay, but we know that it could be longer. Paperwork for ICPC doesn’t begin until after he is discharged from the hospital and that could take up to 14 days. Obviously, this is more than we had planned for.
We stepped out on faith and are trusting the Lord in all aspects of this adoption because we truly know that He is behind it all. Yes, we’re terrified of the financial aspect, but we know God is sovereign over that.
If you would like to donate to our Adoption Paypal account to help us cover the extra expenses with Harrison’s adoption, you can do so at paypal.me/DustinShaneyfelt
**I plan on doing a HUGE post later describing in detail the past few days, but right now, I am lacking on so much sleep!
Congrats! I am so happy/excited for you!!! God is so good and His plan is so much better than we can imagine/plan for ourselves.
Sincerest congratulations on your son!
Congrats!!
Sarah!!!!!!!!! Omg omg omg I’m so so so happy for you! And for that sweet little boy who just got the most wonderful parents! I couldn’t be happier for you guys!!
Yay!!! Praise the Lord! I have had you on my mind so much, and I am so thankful He has blessed you with the best job ever… being a mommy!
Congratulations so excited for y'all!
God is so amazing and wonderful in all his plans for us. These pictures have brought tears to my eyes. I am thankful for his faithfulness and love. Congratulations to you both as new parents. It is a wonderful, crazy ride.
This is the sweetest news and will be praying for a healthy and quick discharge for him soon!
Oh Sarah!!! I've got goosebumps while I'm reading your post!!! I am so happy for you and Dustin. My sincerest congratulations. I've been praying for you guys. That's just made my day. Xxx
Praying.
Oh
My
Gosh!!!!
I have been praying and just heart sick for you since your last blog post. I cant believe this! God is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats MOM and DAD!!!!!
Congrats! What a beautiful baby!
Congratulations!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I read your blog regularly and have been so excited for you, and your last news of the failed match made me only hope for a new match to be made soon……..but this is VERY soon!!! I am very, very happy for you. As a mommy of an 8 month old, with a new one due in August(!), baby stories are extra special to me right now. I also have some dear friends who have adopted boys twice, not without heartache along the way. Hoping that your little guy will be hearty and healthy enough to leave real soon, and that the Lord will provide for the finances. Money to Him is the tiniest, most superficial detail, so one way or the other, He will see that part of it through. Look at how far He has brought you, and He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and can easily (if miraculously!) provide extra funds. Don't worry about that, JUST ENJOY YOUR NEW SON!!! =) PS. Babies with a head full of hair are extra cute; my little girl had the same!!! I love it!
Awe, this is so sweet and such a testimony to the faithfulness of our God. As I've told you before, our 2nd Gran, a girl, was adopted at birth and it was one of the most awesome experiences of ourlives. Blessings abundant in the days ahead.
Oh my goodness!!!!! This is just absolutely amazing!!!! Congratulations!
Oh yay!!! What an answered prayer!! Praying for your family of three! Congratulations!!
Goodness! I have tears rolling down and I don't even know y'all! God is so GOOD!! Congratulations on your sweet baby boy. I will keep all 3 of you in my thoughts and prayers.
God is so good and on time!!!! Praying for a quick discharge. Congrats!
Praise HIS glorious name!!!! I sit here with tears in my eyes and love in my heart for you sharing your faith journey and what our mighty God can do!
Oh my goodness! This is so amazing! Congratulations on your beautiful blessing!
OMG I am so happy for you guys! I can't wait to hear all the details, God is good!
congrats. I can't wait to hear all the details
OH my goodness, I'm tearing up, I am just SO thrilled for you guys! Praying he gets out of NICU SO soon, and everyone is home
Oh my goodness. Congrats Sarah and Dustin!!!! Sending you all the love in the world!
I'm over the moon for y'all, Sarah! I cried when I watched that video of you seeing him. He is perfect and God is so good.
Sarah, I do not know you but thought I'd check in. My heart has been broken for you. How happy I was to see that God brought you the son he had for you. I am weeping as I read this. God is so good…all the time.
Holy cow! I clicked on another blog to read and saw your picture at the top of my page with a baby and almost choked on my ice cream! So happy for your family!
So many congratulations for you all! This is amazing news. I don't know you, but I'm so, so joyful for you! Blessings!
Congratulations to all of you 🙂 He is precious!
CONGRATULATIONS! God is so, so good. I have been off social media and missed the announcement. I'm so very happy for you all!