For those of you following our story, this is what we found out today.
First, we found out that it will be 30-45 days until CPS goes through all of the home studies submitted for the kiddos, and notifies us whether or not we\'re one of their top choices.
Secondly, we were told that there will be 100s of home studies submitted for these specific kiddos, so it will be a long shot for them to pick us. But I will not be discouraged!
Right now we are trusting God to place these kids with the perfect family, whether it is us or someone else. We desperately want them in our home, but know that He has a perfect plan, greater than we can imagine.
We rest in the peace that He knows what\'s best, both for us and these children. Only time will reveal His plan, and we eagerly await the day it unfolds. Your prayers for our patience in the waiting are greatly appreciated!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Adoption Update: Prayers please!
For those of you following our adoption journey, we have an update for you!
Today we submitted our home study to be considered for two babies, a brother and sister, to join our family. We are beyond excited (and a little nauseous) to actually have names of children that could potentially join our family. Before today, it\'s just been "hypothetical" children and a lot of speculations and "what ifs". Now, we have actual names and information of kids that could be ours!
Now, we are still VERY early in the process. We have submitted ourselves for consideration, as have many other families, I\'m sure. After the March 9th deadline, CPS will narrow down the interested families, and then decide from those which family is the best fit for the kiddos.
We are trying our best to not get our hopes us, but are praying for these two babies and that God would put them with the best possible family. We appreciate all prayers for this situation!
Today we submitted our home study to be considered for two babies, a brother and sister, to join our family. We are beyond excited (and a little nauseous) to actually have names of children that could potentially join our family. Before today, it\'s just been "hypothetical" children and a lot of speculations and "what ifs". Now, we have actual names and information of kids that could be ours!
Now, we are still VERY early in the process. We have submitted ourselves for consideration, as have many other families, I\'m sure. After the March 9th deadline, CPS will narrow down the interested families, and then decide from those which family is the best fit for the kiddos.
We are trying our best to not get our hopes us, but are praying for these two babies and that God would put them with the best possible family. We appreciate all prayers for this situation!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Adoption Update!
For anyone who's following along in our adoption journey, here's an update for you!
Our home study has been approved, and as of tomorrow, we'll be an "open home," meaning we can start accepting placement calls for kiddos beginning TOMORROW!!! We're crazy excited, and nervous, of course! Please continue to pray for us when you think of us!
June Avery Johnson
On Saturday morning, December 17th, at 4:45am, our beautiful niece, June Avery Johnson was welcomed in to this world! She weighed in at 8lbs. 3oz. (just one ounce shy of her big cousin, Isaac), and was 20 inches long. Jessica had the honor of being able to witness the whole miracle. Sarah (Jessica's sister) was AMAZING through the while birth and she and baby June are doing just great!!
Aunt Jessica and Baby June
Uncle Bill and Baby June
Isaac and Baby June (He's in love already and has repeatedly asked to hold her.)
We found Santa!
Who knew that Santa eats at Kunty Katfish in Conroe, Texas? We didn't, until Sunday! We were there picking up a to go order, and who should walk in, but Jolly 'Ol St. Nick himself! He was "off duty," but was nice enough to offer to let Isaac sit on his lap, since we've been unsuccessful in finding him so far this season. This year Isaac requested "two long neck dinosaurs." :)
As we were leaving, we were informed by Isaac that Santa didn't have his reindeer today because he was driving his car. LOL
As we were leaving, we were informed by Isaac that Santa didn't have his reindeer today because he was driving his car. LOL
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011
Part 1: Thanksgiving Day was spent in Dallas with Bill's family this year. We got to celebrate our first turkey day with our newest niece, Elliott, a.k.a. "Ellie," who is now 4 months old. The "older" kids had a blast playing together and wore each other out. The day was ended beautifully with a LONGHORN win in the last rivalry game between UT and A&M. Hook 'Em Horns! \m/
I didn't take any photos this year for some reason, but these are shots from Bill's sister.
Pops (Bill's dad) with all the "older" grandkids
Pops and Isaac
Bill and Ellie
Isaac chatting with Ellie
Ellie and Aunt Jess
Part 2: After Turkey Day, we headed to Conroe to spend the weekend with Jessica's siblings and their families. We had an awesome seafood feast, prepared by Jessica's brother. It was a great time...only wish there was more of it! Again, no photos were taken (besides our nephew Cason playing with Jessica's phone)...this is the only one we got!
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