A Wonderful Family

Photo taken by RC Photography

We are approaching our Adoption Finalization this Thursday, and we had an awesome time taking our official portraits last Saturday. I'm in awe and every time I see the photos taken by the lovely and ever so talented, Rachelle Crowder....I seriously get teary eyed. Reflecting on how far we have come to just have our family grow....it has been physically and emotionally painful accounting for both the personal losses we have endured as well as being restricted by the county as being only "Foster/Caregivers"- The unknown of fostering was very difficult for me, especially because I wanted to be a mom so bad and I was quickly reminded that I was only a caregiver with each monthly visit from the social worker. I'm a very literal person, Type A, by the book type...which I admit is restraining at times. But when we signed papers about a month ago, I felt such a release...and I felt more like a mom to Emily more than ever before. Knowing that it will be permanent Thursday morning, I have a growing excitement and knowing FINALLY....we will be parents! Heavenly Father has crafted our pathway to parenthood differently than the norm, but I've realized that no matter how he blesses us, it's always good. He doesn't give us stones, he always provides us with good things. I'm so grateful to have a beautiful and wonderful family. BTW- I will post our family portraits soon after we finalize adoption thursday.