Our Adoption Journey: October 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

IMPORTANT UPDATE ...

GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS!!!

At 11:30 am, Camden's SW called to advise that TPR had been granted! So what does this mean?
- TPR = termination of parental rights
- Camden's Birth mom has 30 days to appeal/contest the ruling
- B/T now and day 30, paperwork is being prepared to transfer our case to the Adoption unit
- On day 31, barring no appeal, adoption process begins

If all goes well, Camden will legally be ours by Christmas. Keep praying ... GOD truly answers.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Special Prayer Request ...

To our family and friends,

As you know, tomorrow is the TPR (termination of parental rights) Hearing/Trial. The hearing/trial is scheduled for 10 AM. We are asking all to pray for God's will to be done and that Judge Eleanor Garber, will rule in the best interest of Camden. If TPR is granted, the BM will have 30 days to appeal. On day 31, barring no appeal, we will proceed to adoption.

Blessings and Peace,
Warren, Tamla, Annia, & Camden

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Camden turns 9 months!

10/12/09 ... Camden turns 9 months weighing in at 22 lbs 15 ozs!

poor poor baby, his 'birthday' was met with an unexpected visit to the Dr's office ... 102 fever! The good news is no H1N1 or ear infections! His pictures say it all re: how he was feeling ...

Dear Birthmother

Dear Birthmother,

We know that you are reading this because you are considering placing your baby for adoption. We appreciate and admire your courage and strength, and pray that you will receive a sense of peace and comfort about your decision. We believe that adoption is a beautiful relationship between two families that want the best life imaginable for one of God’s children. We know how much love it takes to make this decision and we are so honored to even be considered.

We cannot imagine the range of emotions you are currently facing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this journey, perhaps the most difficult journey of your life. Don’t ever doubt your selfless love and incredible sacrifice. Please know should you select us to parent your child, your child will always hear about the love that brought all of us together.

We have no idea who our future child will be, but know that we love them already. From the moment we made our decision to expand our family through adoption, we have carried them in our hearts. We (especially their big sister) think of them daily, what they will look like, and what they will become.

Our promises …

To You:
· To respect your decision
· To be open with you about ourselves
· To share with your child all the love that went into your decision
· To raise your child in a living home under the admonition of God

To Your Child:
· To pick them up when they are down
· To embrace their laughter
· To kiss away all their tears
· To hug them, to love them
· To encourage their dreams
· To be there for them always!!!

We would be honored to talk with you about your adoption plan and hope that in doing so, it lessens your pain and brings comfort. Our prayer is that God will guide you to the right family. May you find peace in your decision … listen to your heart.

Blessings and Peace.

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