Today Zach and I became "Mommy" and "Daddy." I would say this is official considering we were called this about 1,000 times in a 2-hour time span :) I don't even know where to start with today because I am still trying to process everything... but I can say that today was an answered prayer. Over a years worth of prayers from so many people were heard today! I truly felt God's presence as I hugged my kids for the first time.
The plan is for us to hang out with the kids again tomorrow evening and then they will officially move in on Saturday morning. Praise God for these beautiful children and for taking us through this trialing process in order to eventually have them as ours.
*We are sorry if we have not called everyone back yet! We have been on the phone with family all night (particularly some very excited grandparents!), but we will catch up with everyone soon!
Congrats! I'm so happy for you!
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ReplyDeleteCongrats guys! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! We are friends of Lauren & Brett's...Lauren forwarded this blog to me since my husband and I just began the process (will finish up last liscensing class tomorrow)...we are not going through a private agency like Arrow...we are going straight through CPS....the process has been very depressing and discouraging (very secular/liberal). We are strengthened daily with courage from the Lord and have decided to follow through. We were wondering if you have any advice/thoughts for us as we "begin the journey". Also, how are your two little ones doing? We are looking for a sibling group as well. Please email me if you get a chance. Thank you so much. Blessings,
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