We were supposed to have already left for vacation, but thankfully my husband let me take my time getting out the door since we really didn't have to leave early. I like to have everything in order and double check my packing, plus I wanted the house just right for us coming home as a family of six. And I so didn't want to have to wake up early and rush. We were about to leave when the phone rang . . .
Our Caller ID said it was Family Connections Christian Adoption Agency. I picked up the phone, and it was our social worker. He called to double check and be sure everything was set for us picking up Janice on Sunday at 10am, and to ask about a few other details. Then he told me some amazing news!!! He said that Sunday would actually be our "Placement Day!"
Now, that may not mean a whole lot to most people, but it was huge for us! Because her social worker had been on vacation, she hadn't put the paperwork needed into the court until she returned. We were told that we could get Janice on Sunday, but that our placement day would take 14 days and not be final until August 2nd (this date is Austin's birthday, and he was actually excited about being able to share his special day with a her special day). It's all legal stuff and paperwork, but somehow it does make things feel more legit. While we weren't going to tell her that she wasn't formally placed with us, it was nice to know she would be. We would have basically been on an extended visit with her and would still keep her, but our placement date would be later.
Well, the reason that we were able to have the day be Sunday, July 24th was because her birth mom signed off on the paper for an out of county placement! This was very unlike her as we have been told that she appeals everything sent out from the court. Had she not signed off, Janice would still get placed with us, but it would just take longer. We were so excited to know that this was the "real deal" and felt such a great peace! What a great way to start our vacation! We were also incredibly amazed at our God! Everyone told us that everything would take longer because her birthmom always appeals. I remember saying, "ok, I understand that, but we can still pray that she won't appeal." I hadn't even thought about praying for this to happen, and didn't really know it was an option to be shorter, but God had given us the desire of our hearts!
Grant it, we still have a long way to go to finalize the adoption, but each step gets us a little closer! So thankful!
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