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Re: Not expecting this…

Erin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:19:30 -0000

As your sister it's been cool watch how you and Joel have more than risen but thrived in each step of this process. It's been neat to see how not only have you two grown individually but also closer to each other and God. You and the fam have such an incredible story!

Re: Not expecting this…

Shannon Litton — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:40:35 -0000

Yes, it's getting harder and harder to hide. :)

Thanks, Brandi! :)

Re: Not expecting this…

Shannon Litton — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:40:01 -0000

Next book should be called "Happily Ever After."

Re: Not expecting this…

brandiandboys — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:35:37 -0000

I'd heard this news from your bossman but wasn't sure it was public yet. God is growing you such a special family with a special story. Can't wait to watch it unfold.

Much love to all 7 of you! :)

Re: Not expecting this…

Stephanie Newton — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:10:28 -0000

The best part to me is that last time we were together, you were giving me approval to have another baby when Pete didn't have a book releasing next year. No baby here, but God found a great place for the baby you had on the brain. Congrats! This baby will be blessed!

Re: Not expecting this…

Esweeney — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:07:39 -0000

Congrats Shannon!!! If you can handle Maurilio you can handle 10 kids! :-)

Re: Not expecting this…

Esweeney — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:06:51 -0000

That's hilarious Pete!

Re: Not expecting this…

Heather — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:33:47 -0000

oh Shannon & Joel, this new baby is so blessed to have the six of you as his or her family.

Re: Not expecting this…

Karen — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:24:48 -0000

The Lord won't give you more than you can handle! :) Congrats! I will let your Uncle Ed know at noon, when he comes home for lunch. I'm betting on a boy!

Re: Not expecting this…

michelle — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:18:11 -0000

Congratulations, Shannon. I'll be praying for you as you continue to mentally adjust to the new baby but am convinced that God is already knitting this child into your heart as He hems him (or her) together in your womb. Thanks so much for posting, for being so open, and for allowing God to write your story with all the unexpected plot turns along the way. Grace and peace, with love, michelle

Re: Not expecting this…

Mom — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:53:44 -0000

I am so proud of the big hearts I see in you and Joel. I couldn't be more excited about this new little addition to our family!

Re: Not expecting this…

Jana Burson — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:41:08 -0000

I want to hug you right now! :) God chose someone fabulous for His BIG plans!

Re: Not expecting this…

Pete — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:25:28 -0000

This is what you get for being the agent on a book called Plan B. :)

God's got some huge plans for you guys and I can't wait to see them all unfold.

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

Randy Maricle — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:49:09 -0000

When the call comes, pick up the phone and say yes. i remember a conversation many years ago with a road rep about adoption. Who would have ever thought we would be where we are now. We are 15 years in and the ride only gets better. again thanks to both of you for having the courage to answer YES.

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

slitton — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:36:51 -0000

Heather - Wow! Thanks so much for sharing that. I really felt like this was something God put on my heart, but didn't know for whom. I'm glad it was for you!

The process is all baby steps...we did it one step at a time the whole way and God was faithful. I think about how many times along the way we almost stopped, and it makes me sick. We would have missed out on two of God's greatest blessings for our family.

Please, please keep me posted. I said a prayer for you this morning and will continue to lift you up.

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

Heather Maggio — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:01:48 -0000

WOW! My husband and I have had that call for a long time, but with 3 girls of our own I get overwhelmed by the idea of another child. I start overthinking things like schedules and how would it look if we had another child. What if it was a boy? I have 3 girls, how would they react to that. Then I go back to the fact that it is all in God's plan. You spoke to me in an intimate way I can't describe! Consider me the one you just said "STOP THINKING, Start thinking praying, and get going!" I will call today. If just to gather information on the process. God will lead the rest.

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

slitton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:11 -0000

I'll let you know the first time I respond with "Then what are you waiting for?" I think I should, too.

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

slitton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:44:36 -0000

Thanks, Tami. It's a special calling...but you know that. :)

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

Tami Heim — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:34:46 -0000

Love you, Agent Mom. I'm grateful you heard His call to action.
Thanks for writing this post.

Re: Are all Christians called to adopt?

Becky Turner — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:29:32 -0000

Good word, Shannon! I think you should tell them to get going!! The fields are white...

Re: 5 Marketing Mistakes You May Have Seen at the Catalyst Conference

slitton — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:01:55 -0000

Matt - Nice to hear from you. Let's catch up soon.

Re: 5 Marketing Mistakes You May Have Seen at the Catalyst Conference

Matt Markins — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:13:28 -0000

Killer post Shannon! Details = Love in my book.

Re: Do missions trips provide lasting change?

Shannon Litton — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:43:58 -0000

Thanks, Stephanie! So glad you can relate to my thoughts. India is actually on my list of one of the next places I'd like to go.

Things are going really well with the boys. Some days have their challenges but we feel so blessed.

Re: Do missions trips provide lasting change?

Stephanie Petersen — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:55:55 -0000

I love, love, love your words. I work pretty closely with a group in rural India and I have often ask myself it really matters. If all you ever do is change one life...you've changed that world for them. Keep it up! God bless and Merry Christmas! We are kindred spirits. I would love to adopt someday. Thankfully we are able to sponsor a couple of beautiful kids and someday hope to bring them home. How are things going with the beautiful boys?

Re: Those we left behind

Shannon Litton — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:18:19 -0000

Hi - So nice to hear from you! Actually....my sister and brother-in-law are the ones adopting the sisters!! I have been meaning to post a follow-up. I'll have to do that this week. They were with us on our second trip when we met the girls. A couple months after our return, we were all still praying for the girls when they decided THEY were the family. They're well into the process now and we're hoping for a 2012 homecoming.

I hadn't heard about the boy and am so happy to hear that as well!