Ladies & Gentleman - The Kangaroo

Julie & I have had a joke for a little while now that she is our Kangaroo.  She immediately fell in love with the nickname and will occasionally call herself "Kanga".  :)

Brief history: Julie & I danced together at St. Ambrose for one short semester.  I remember her really well actually.  I remember her voice, her mannerisms, and her acrylic nails ((smile)).  After that one semester, we lost touch.  I would by no means classify us as close friends, or really even friends for that matter.  We knew each other.  That's sort of it.  

**Enter the miracle of Facebook**  I found her Facebook profile thru a mutual friend a few years ago and have enjoyed stalking her from time to time.  :)  I remember being excited that she was having twins and watching her pregnancy thru pictures. We would like or comment on each others's statuses - but that was literally the extent of it.  Until May 21st.  Our relationship went from acquaintances to family in one single day.  

I will continue to say it over and over: God is so good.

I don't want to steal her thunder too much - but from the very beginning I have wanted her to be a public part of this journey.  I didn't want her to be some pregnant woman in the shadows of the Kevin & Katie Show.  I wanted all of our friends and family to be able to support and love on her thru this amazing story that she has thrown herself in the middle of.  I had originally asked her to guest blog on this site throughout her surrogacy - but being the amazing woman she is, Julie decided to step it up and take it one step further.

Julie is going to blog on her own site throughout this journey!!  I couldn't be more excited about this! I am anxious for her to be able to experience the therapeutic joy that comes from writing down our story.  I am thankful that she shares my passion for making sure our child has zero questions about our intentions, our journey or the story that led to their birth.  I am overjoyed that she is comfortable sharing the story from her side so that all of our friends and family can stay up-to-date with both of us for this craziness.  Most of all, I am just over the moon that all of you will be able to get to know this Angel on Earth and her remarkable family.  She is so wonderful and I just know all of you will fall in love with her just like we have.

So, without further ado, please meet our Kangaroo - Julie!

Follow the link and give her a little love today :)

Love,