Merry Christmas!

I just want to take a minute to say Merry Christmas to each & every one of you. You're following our crazy journey through fostercare & adoption. It isn't always easy or predictable, but I try to keep it honest & sometimes very painfully raw. Adoption is born out of loss & there are so many bumps & sorrows along the way, that doesn't mean it isn't worth it. I hope each of you can take a little peace or comfort in our story, or find that maybe we've already gone through what you are now. I know that sometimes you just need to know you aren't alone or that your feelings are real, valid & very normal on this journey! This can be a very bitter time of year, and a difficult time to be waiting on your forever child. Merry Christmas from our little family to you!

Time to Give Thanks & Be Merry!

Its CHRISTMASSSSS!!! Oh yes, yes it is! I LOVE this time of year. Though, going through the adoption process during the holidays is just plain tough. Being in the matching process is so discouraging. So many things have happened in the last few months, I won't get into them NOW, but I will say they have led us to some new decisions. The number one is that we are willing to straight foster. A few things came to light that have made us realize we may need to take time before we rush to adopt again. I don't really know if or when I will go over everything that has happened recently, but its been a ride. We also took the kids to the local Renaissance Festival & have been enjoying all the things this season brings. I'm sure I will touch base if we get a placement & how that whole journey goes, or update a little bit about our Christmas! On a side note, the day after Thanksgiving we lost one of our precious dogs. She had been with us for 12 years, and we were crushed. She had been in declining health for the last 2 years, and we had been fighting for her the prior 2 weeks. In the end, her heart just couldn't keep up & we made the decision to put her to sleep. It was NOT a good way to bring in the holidays, but we feel SO grateful for 12 great & healthy years with her.