Adoption Process update

Just wanted to post a quick update. Heard from our adoption agency- Bethany (linked to the left over there)- We're a step closer to finalization. Today was the formal termination of parental rights court hearing. Everything went perfectly.

Of course this brings up mixed emotions for us. On one hand, we're glad to be past this stage with no hitches. In moments of low trust in God for example, we have had the "what ifs" happening and the unimaginable feelings of having to give up our son. That's no longer a possibility as we understand it- so needless to say, that's a relief.

On the other hand, we look at Deacon and it reminds us of the sacrifice that his birth-mom made. We certainly feel she did this out of a deep love for him but we know that these will be complex feelings for Deacon at some point(s). We pray for wisdom and grace when the time comes.

The next step for us is to sign the official petition for adoption on Dec 28th. This will initiate a process that ends with a final court date in mid-to-late February and the adoption will be final.

In the mean time, we're excited for Deacon's 1st Christmas and we're at Grandma's! Let the spoiling begin! Seriously, this Christmas is filled with firsts and new insights for all of us.

Here's a cute proof from his 4 month photos. This is what I'm hearing through the baby monitor at the moment. Evening bed time is not a joyful time at this point.