I love making lists, and the needs list for an adoption is the best. This is the funnest part of adoption prep, in my opinion. And the best part is that the ninos are joining in this time. They remember the gifts that they found on their beds when they first came home. This morning, Daniel… Continue reading list of needs
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halloween surprise
Our meeting went so well today that we actually got to meet the kids. Woohoo! We spent an hour with them and came away feeling so grateful that we will hopefully be the parents to three more amazing little spirits. The most surprising part…no transition! That’s right, we are bringing them home on Friday. Just another example… Continue reading halloween surprise
the next step, confirmed
We have a meeting time: Monday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m. Say a few prayers for us on that day that we will: 1. get all of our questions answered. 2. have a firm timeline set of when and how we will transition the children. 3. feel good about proceeding. We are excited to finally get… Continue reading the next step, confirmed
growing by three
Yep, that’s right. We received an official referral for the sibling group of three we have been waiting on. We will update here as the updates come. 2035 These ninos are ready to rock-and-roll. They are so excited to grow our family. 🙂 What we do know: 1. We have a Child Presentation Meeting next… Continue reading growing by three
mentor. foster. adopt.
2045 147 MILLION orphans, Yep, that’s the right. 147 million children who have no parent, and who have no home. No one to tuck them in at night. No one to teach them letters and sounds. No one to take them to the movies and drive them to soccer practice. No one to brush their… Continue reading mentor. foster. adopt.
refinement in progress
When Adam and I found ourselves traveling the topsy-turvy path of infertility, I quickly required myself to walk the path with grace. The infertile road is not for the faint of heart. If you are not watchful, it can quite literally swallow you whole. The infertile pathway, though, holds a giant opportunity for exquisite refinement.… Continue reading refinement in progress
growing up juan p.
Posted this on the family blog. I was not sure which blog to post this on, which happens on rare occasion. I think I made the right choice, but wanted to make a note of it here for my blog book.
ten more days
The TEN DAY countdown is on. A clarification to my adoption buddies: this is a referral out of the foster care system, here in Nevada. We are not completely sure of all the details…much like an international adoption referral. We will know much more after the HEART meeting on the 12th. If we are given the… Continue reading ten more days
the land of might
Two weeks from now is coming fast, It could be almost real. My quest for you is maybe done, I wonder how I”ll feel. I might be crying happy tears, I might be really sad. I might be full of heartache, or I might be really glad. I might be buying clothes, I might be… Continue reading the land of might
the waiting game
As I wait and wait and wait, here is what I want my children to know: *We are so excited for you to join our family. *Your brothers and sisters have been planning your arrival for some time now. *They have a whole list of things they want to teach you and show you. *At… Continue reading the waiting game