It's less then one month until Finalization!!!!!
We love this little guy!
March 22nd it the Adoption Court Hearing Date!
We love this little guy!
March 22nd it the Adoption Court Hearing Date!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Waiting to Finalize...still
It's been awhile since I've given any updates b/c there haven't really been any to give- at least not concrete ones. We've been keeping our adoption attorney busy and well paid to say the least. There have been issues with the BF (birth-father).
The big date we've been waiting for is this coming Thursday, the 19th. The 19th marks that we will have had Sammy with us for 6 months! 6 months is how long our state requires an adoptive placement to successfully endure before the adoption is able to be legally finalized in the State Court System.
So...we are still looking forward to the 19th of January! In the meantime, Sammy will be turning 6 months old on Sunday (the 15th)! We hope to celebrate that significant milestone too!
I have said that we will be delighted to have met the 6 month adoptive placement requirement, but this doesn't mean we get to show up in court on that day. In fact, this date continues to be pushed out for various reasons.
Honestly, it is a little hard to not allow ourselves to become frustrated with all of the "red-tape" and such, but then again, there isn't much that we can personally do but wait for specified time periods to pass. The one thing we have been doing is trying to press our attorney to keep checking on our waiting status and not get lost in paperwork on his desk. We had hoped for a January court date, but we are already pushing well into February at this point (at the earliest).
You can be praying for a smooth transition to a court finalization date, for details that include the BF to be ironed out, and for our patience as we wait. We gladly know that God is totally in control of our precious Samuel's adoption, and regardless of how we feel from moment to moment, we are thankful that we can rest in God's Providence and perfect timing!
The big date we've been waiting for is this coming Thursday, the 19th. The 19th marks that we will have had Sammy with us for 6 months! 6 months is how long our state requires an adoptive placement to successfully endure before the adoption is able to be legally finalized in the State Court System.
So...we are still looking forward to the 19th of January! In the meantime, Sammy will be turning 6 months old on Sunday (the 15th)! We hope to celebrate that significant milestone too!
I have said that we will be delighted to have met the 6 month adoptive placement requirement, but this doesn't mean we get to show up in court on that day. In fact, this date continues to be pushed out for various reasons.
Honestly, it is a little hard to not allow ourselves to become frustrated with all of the "red-tape" and such, but then again, there isn't much that we can personally do but wait for specified time periods to pass. The one thing we have been doing is trying to press our attorney to keep checking on our waiting status and not get lost in paperwork on his desk. We had hoped for a January court date, but we are already pushing well into February at this point (at the earliest).
You can be praying for a smooth transition to a court finalization date, for details that include the BF to be ironed out, and for our patience as we wait. We gladly know that God is totally in control of our precious Samuel's adoption, and regardless of how we feel from moment to moment, we are thankful that we can rest in God's Providence and perfect timing!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
An evening in Samuel's room
Elisa enjoys a few special moments when she is allowed to get in Sammy's crib-
It's fun to know that all 5 of our kiddos have slept in this crib!
Look who has a super strong neck!
Mr. Wide-eyes!
Mommy & all of her babies...
It's fun to know that all 5 of our kiddos have slept in this crib!
Look who has a super strong neck!
Mr. Wide-eyes!
Mommy & all of her babies...
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sammy the Sheriff and more
Today we tested out what Sammy would wear for our family pics tomorrow! Isn't he adorable?
It's hard being a baby...
Big brother Joshua
Sam with Miss Rebecca
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Sammy & Cousin Holland
Thanks for stopping by to check in on me! I'm doing really well and I love my family.
Today I was able to play with my only boy cousin, Holland! He came over so his family could play in the big dump of snow we got last night! Since Holland and I are really too little to be out in the cold, we stayed inside and made faces at each other. We even managed to poke at each other's faces!
I'm 3 1/2 months old now! Holland is a big boy- he's 10 months old!
Today I was able to play with my only boy cousin, Holland! He came over so his family could play in the big dump of snow we got last night! Since Holland and I are really too little to be out in the cold, we stayed inside and made faces at each other. We even managed to poke at each other's faces!
I'm 3 1/2 months old now! Holland is a big boy- he's 10 months old!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sammy's October Adventures...
Samuel went to the pool for the first time:
Samuel & Mommy
Samuel & Mommy
Hanging around in the leaf pile his siblings made:
Samuel & cousin Holland with the big pumpkin!
We love that his cheeks are starting to get some chub!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October update
We've got fantastic news to share, so we're glad you stopped by to check on us!
God has provided for all of the remainder of our adoption expenses!!!!
We have been blessed to receive many generous gifts from friends and most recently we have been awarded a substantial Adoption Grant from the JSC Foundation! http://www.jscfoundation.org/index.cfm
The grant now covers the remaining funding we needed in coordination with the Child Adoption Tax credit that we will file for and the financial contribution from Ben's employer.
We gladly Praise God for this superabundant provision & blessing!
~Eph. 3:20~
Here are a few new pics of Sammy--he's filling out nicely don't you think?
God has provided for all of the remainder of our adoption expenses!!!!
We have been blessed to receive many generous gifts from friends and most recently we have been awarded a substantial Adoption Grant from the JSC Foundation! http://www.jscfoundation.org/index.cfm
The grant now covers the remaining funding we needed in coordination with the Child Adoption Tax credit that we will file for and the financial contribution from Ben's employer.
We gladly Praise God for this superabundant provision & blessing!
~Eph. 3:20~
Here are a few new pics of Sammy--he's filling out nicely don't you think?
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