Good morning! With the craziness of our lives lately, I have forgotten to update you on the latest developments in the adoption of Jaydon's sibling. To remind you of what had happened....we were asked along with the other adoptive family of Jaydon's sibling, to write a letter to Mommy D, and ask her if she would consider placing this baby that she is carrying with either one of us so that the siblings could stay together. We did write that letter and for the longest time we did not hear anything. Then out of the blue, around December 18, we received a call from the social worker saying that Mommy D wanted to meet with both families so that she could make a decision. So we arranged a time when both families could get together with the priest who has been kind of like a father figure to Mommy D. We brought paperwork with us so that she could sign medical releases and create a birth plan with one of our names on it so that the hospitals in the area could get the copies and be in the know of the adoption plan. We met at a restaurant.....all of us except Mommy D. She didn't show. Sadly, this was not a surprise! At first, one might think that this was a wasted trip, but I felt the opposite. I was thrilled to finally be able to meet the caring man I had heard so much about who had been helping Mommy D. Now, I will have a picture to show Jaydon of the man, who although was taken advantage of by Mommy D, had such a heart for hurting people, that he took care of his birth mommy even when she wasn't always kind to him.
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| The priest, with Jaydon and his sister. Jaydon wasn't too sure about his picture being taken with him. |
The next day, we got a call from the social worker saying that Mommy D had met with the priest and had filled out the paperwork. She had chosen us! Wow! Now what? Things rapidly became more complicated, including the rise in cost that this adoption was going to be. Mommy D was back on the streets and collecting quite a bit of money for her "needs" and this would need to be paid back. With everything that was going on with Anne, and the rise in cost and with the lack of peace, we decided to not pursue this adoption.
BUT THE BEST IS COMING....
The social worker knew that this placement would not work for us, but wanted to try to keep the siblings "close together". So she contacted a family who is pursuing adoption and doesn't live terribly far away. The best part is.....unknown to the social worker, we actually know the family that she contacted!! We used to attend church with them! They are an amazing, godly family who will be amazing parents to this little baby! Would you please join us in praying for the T family as they start this process! Pray that all the details will come together and that God's perfect will, will be done! I am so very excited about this opportunity for them! I am also relieved that we will be able to know that this baby will be safe, loved, and will be raised to love the Lord! God is so good!!
To end this, I thought I might share a few pics of what Jaydon has been up to lately. :) Love this boy!!
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