Today marks 6 months with A- the point where A has been in our home long enough for us to proceed with adoption. It also marks the end of the 30 day appeal period for any parent whose rights have been terminated. Seeing an email from our AFS with the contact information for an adoption attorney was surreal, to say the least.
Tonight as I read to A from our nighttime story, "When God Found Us You", these words hit especially close to home:
"Mama, will you be my forever Mama?"
"Always and forever. No matter what. This is where you belong. Here with me, my sweet child. You are mine. The best gift in the whole world. I will always love you, and treasure you, and celebrate the day God found us you."*
I was able to read these words and not have a single "What if?" run through my mind.
*quoted from memory so I might have mixed the words up a bit*
Oh what a wonderful day! What a relief. Hope the next phase goes great.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of our favorite books. Such a happy day! Now on to baby H!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! That little boy was made for you two!
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