He's worth the wait ...

He's worth the wait, He's worth the wait, He's worth the wait ... this is how we handle email updates like the one below

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From: XXX, Rebecca C (CHFS DCBS JSR Jefferson)
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:47 AM
To: Tamla

Remember this is an estimate! The adoption specialist says the average time between them getting the case and the adoption is 3 months. They will have the case Mon or Tue.

Rebecca XXX, BSW

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He's worth the wait, He's worth the wait, He's worth the wait, He's worth the wait ...

Camden turns 11 months ... Hurry and Wait

12/12/09 ... Camden turns 11 mos weighing in at 25 lbs 4 oz, yes he lost a full 2 ozs since last month!! ha!

Adoption Update: We are currently in the "Hurry and Wait" mode; TPR is complete, we are now waiting to be transfered to an Adoption Specialist so that we can begin the paperwork for adoption. The good thing is that TPR is complete which means that parental rights have been termed and no one can make any claims for our 'baby boy"; the bad thing is that our process will probably not be complete until January 2010. He is totally worth the WAIT, but plz pray that they HURRY!!!

Camden turns 10 months!

11/12/09, Camden turns 10 months weighing in at 25 lbs 6 ozs (fully clothed :-). Isn't he a cutie? We are currently in the 'appeal silent period' ... the BM has 30 days post TPR to file an appeal. To date, there has been no appeal ... 8 more days and we are home free! This has been an amazing journey, thanks for praying with and for us along the way.

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.

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

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 ...

Labor Day Weekend in NC

Cam bonds with his 1st cousin Sasha ... as you can see, she loves him :-)

1st Cousins ... Sasha, Camden, & Annia