It would be 4 months before Miss D arrived at our home. 4 very long months. It was a roller-coaster ride (and one that is not for the faint of heart). I had many moments of anger and frustration while we waited for her arrival. We had many false starts and setbacks due to things that were beyond our control.
We had just a few hours notice….. It was 2 days before her second birthday when the doorbell rang. It was Miss D in the arms of our adoption/social worker. She was beautiful. She was scared. She was ready. We were ready.
I can’t and won’t go into the details of her condition upon arrival and the things that we discovered in the first week. I will say that it was sobering and something I never want to see again. So we will be the change.
The good news is that she was loved in her previous home…. no doubt about it….she was loved and cuddled. so she doesn’t have attachment issues. She calls us Mommy and Daddy and has since day one. They were new words to her so it was a natural transition.
Yesterday was the two-month anniversary of Miss D’s arrival. She and Miss S. are more than sisters…. they are best friends and the good news is that have been united and will grow-up together and (fingers-crossed) be adopted together.
She is adjusting to her new home…..and new adventures!!
Thanks for the update. So happy for you, your family, and most of all that these two get to grow up as sisters with loving parents.
Thanks, Heather! xoxo
What a nice story! I hope you get to adopt both of them and it goes smoothly. I see alot of crafting sessions going on down the road.
Goodness. I am all teary eyed over here! You two are the greatest blessing to these little angels as they are to you. You really got me when you said ‘We will be the change.’ All children should be given the love and care you two are giving Miss D & Miss S. Love to all of you.
Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I have been so encouraged as we are in the final stages of becoming licensed in Texas, hoping to get our home study started in the next few weeks. We are so excited for your family! Best wishes!!
God works in mysterious ways as it goes…Sadly these adorable precious ladies did not get a happy start to their lives, but if not for that , they would not have found their way to your home. This journey of hope, dreams, family and love is such a blessing for these girls/sisters and you, your husband, extended family…How heartwarming to know so much good exists…hard fight as it is. You have my admiration and appreciation. Reading your posts warms my heart and brings a smile. Wishing you all happy days ahead and a long life of love…
God bless your family as it already has. Hope you all grow together and blossom healthy and happy with love xxoo
So glad you are sharing your story, also glad the system is working for the benifit of the children! you are so Blessed, and so are the girls !
This was great to read.. my husband and I plan on starting the process of adopting through foster care after we move next year. We are going to try for siblings as well since I’ve heard it’s harder for them to find families.
What a lovely story. I am so happy for all of you.