Friends!
One of our close couple friends who are/was with the same agency as we are with, has happily accepted the placement of a baby boy.
The baby's TPR's were completed on January 16th and he is officially theirs. They will be bringing him home this week and having a shower this coming Saturday! We are super excited for them.
While, we were not interested in having our profile shown for this particular baby due to different reasons, this baby was a blessing to them. I am excited because we were able to get them interested in adopting about a year ago and they signed on with the same agency that we were with. I also spoke with another couple that we took the adoption course with when we began with our agency. They also decided not show their profile.
It goes to show you that what is for you, is for you.
Everyone states, that you truly will know when it is your baby. I truly believe it. I always believe that our God is not a God of confusion and doubt when we truly seek him for answers.
My SW was hesitant about calling us about this situation because she knew from previous conversations and our preference sheet of what we would possibly consider and she knew that this one had every thing that we had concerns about. Not one, but all. However, we were delighted that she called to see if we wanted to be shown. I believe that she knew as well that this was not for us and the timing was not right. It is funny how the people at the agency learn you over a short period of time and there is a connection.
I did not contact our friends the week that we all were called because I was a little busy myself and because I knew that they had two failed placements back in the summer and I didn't want to cause any anxiety! I told her that on yesterday and she understood. I was being sensitive to the fact that they had gone through some previous situations that did not work out.
She sent a shower announcement out in the wee hours of Sunday morning. We spoke on Sunday morning after I returned from our first service and I was able to extend my assistance with helping in anyway since they had not put their nursery together at all.
I am happy that this precious little one found his forever family and has a chance to have a wonderful life!
We all have different needs and desires. Their desire was to become parents at this point. I am confident that they will be able to care for this little one with being that one of them is a MD as well. What a wonderful way to begin the new year!
Update: Edited Feb.12.2010
Here are pictures of the basket that I made and took the baby shower that took place in January. The basket was super heavy! I can't figure out how I was able to get everything in it. It was essentials (wash cloths, bathing essentials, socks, mittens, onsies, cloth diapers, pacifier, pacifier clip, blanket, outfit, duck thermometer, gowns, booties, hangers, and much more). The other gifts wrapped separately were a wipe warmer and bottle sterilizer for the microwave. We did not wrap the washing detergent!
Items that were in my basket!
2 comments:
Very cute and I am glad your blog remained open, I have been very busy with my master degree program and preparing our home for our stepdaughter who is 14 and may come to live with us. It is a long story, not a great story but much prayer indeed is accepted. We stopped thinking about adopting but remained volunteering with the local children emergency shelter.
Adoption still reigns in my heart but I know we have an issue to deal with now... a 14 year old who has been in a lot of trouble with the law and whose parent does not care for their well being.
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Thank you for sharing your situation as well. I know that you have your work cut out for you, however, I feel that with a lot of prayer, structure and teamwork with you and your husband, you will be able to turn this child's life around and have her blend into you all's lifestyle as well. I firmly believe children need guidance, love, praise, rules, and consequences when rules are not followed. I have heard of situations like this before and I know of teenagers in similar situations. Sometimes, all they need is positive reinforcement, attention to some degree, redirection and demands placed upon them that must be met so that they can reach their potential. I think you will be fine as you take it one day at a time and remain prayerful! Keep me posted. I hope that you have a wonderful transition with her and that God speaks into her life so that your household remains in tact.
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