Not much news here, we are just hanging in and seeing what happens! Our license is sitting here on my desk still, which is sort of ironic since just a month or so ago we were so anxious for it to be here. Now we are waiting to see how things play out. It's funny how life is like that sometimes. The things that we are most anxious about end up not being all that important. I guess we will see!
We are still waiting to see how this situation with family plays out. My heart breaks for this sweet child who has known so much turmoil in life so far. I already feel like a protective parent in a way, but I know that there really isn't much that we can do unless the birth parents agree to let us help. Please continue to pray about that situation. Especially about the meeting that will take place between us, the child and the birth parents. It's a complicated situation since Child Protective Services is not yet involved and so in a way we have to play the role of adoptive parent and social worker. I have to keep reminding myself that God has this child's best interests in mind, and He has control of the situation. That helps, but I'm still pretty anxious about having to sit down and talk with birth parents who may or may not be willing to give up their child!
Depending how things go during that meeting, we received an invitation to a "kids fest" in Seattle. According to the invitation, "Kids’ Fest is a great opportunity for waiting families to have a chance to meet local children who are waiting to be adopted in a fun, festive atmosphere. As families, you will be able to meet waiting children, connect with state social workers, and enjoy a party filled with prizes, games, and arts and crafts." It is for children who are in need of permanent, adoptive families can meet with parents looking to adopt. How awesome is that?!? I had no idea such things existed. So, if we are continuing to pursue adopting from foster care we will probably be attending this event next month. Wouldn't it be amazing if we met our future son or daughter there?
Well, I guess that's about all the news here for now. We are trying to have a nice, relaxing Easter weekend and then getting ready to travel to see both our families! It has been far too long since Ben has visited family, he will meet his niece for the first time and we will both get to meet one of our new nephews as well! We are thrilled to get to see everyone in OH and IL.
Love to you all, and thanks for all the prayers!
B, E & H
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