We have some fun days coming up in the next little bit with birthdays and the adoptions.
Adam's birthday is Feb 28, Melynda's adoption will be finalized Mar 3, Eli's birthday is March 12 (but we'll celebrate on the 11th) because Melynda's baptism will be on March 12th at 1:00. (I would love to have a good turnout for her, so if you want directions, leave a comment or email me.)
Then Jeanisha's birthday is March 29, and Eli's adoption will be finalized the first week or so of April. Then mid-April, Melynda and Eli will get sealed to us in the temple.
It's amazing to think that this process has taken a little over 2 years from when we started our homestudy. 2 1/2 if you start when we decided now was the time to adopt. There are hard days, but overall it's been mostly good. Stephen is still a little overwhelmed by teenage drama some days, and the testing phase leaves me exhausted some days, but when I look at how far Melynda and Eli have come, it's a miracle.
Summer Days
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Life has shifted into a different gear now that school is out, but we are
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4 comments:
So excited for you! We would love to come to Melynda's baptism. Also, are you having a celebration for the kiddos for adoption? I would like to get them a small gift if you think that is appropriate. You sure have come a long way in two years!
WOW!!! You are absolutely amazing and wonderful and I love reading about your life! Enjoy these wonderful occasions you've got coming up!
I'm so excited for you! I can't believe you are almost done with the whole process. This is when the real work starts right? We still have a couple of months till we finalize. We don't get to bring them home until we do since it's an international one. You are lucky to have them and they are lucky to have you. Miss you a ton!
Congratulations on so many exciting milestones in the next few months! :)
Melissa :)
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