A is for...Adoption. And the number is FIVE!

 It's been six years since I published on this blog.  Six, eventful, happy, stressful, scary, and blessed years.  My oldest is 20 and on her own.  My second oldest is graduating in May and hopes to move out this summer.  My "babies" K and B are 15 and 13 (and a half)!  Eric and I were planning to coast on to empty nester status.  But it seems that the Lord isn't through with us yet.

There is this child.  A child that I have loved from the time I first met her, but a child that wasn't initially sent to our family.  Eric has said "Four and no more." for years.  And yet, God has opened his heart in a miraculous way, for this child.  And we feel privileged to have the opportunity to love her and (hopefully) allow her to heal.

A is 8 years old.  And we hope she will be joining us by the end of May.  She is bubbly, and smiley, and seems to be a perfectionist.  She loves the best way she knows to love, and seeks love in return.  And she's always wanted a family where she would have an older sister that was from Ghana.  Wow.  We have one of those. =-)  

We met A for the first time (since very early childhood) last night, via Zoom.  It was a precious time; hearing her voice and enjoying those dimples!  She was very studious, with questions pre-written that she wanted to ask our family.  She doesn't know yet that we are her future, but I'm told that she asked if she could live with us forever.  She came home from school with a picture she had drawn for "Mrs. anTta."  Be still my heart!!

Miss A, creating.

My first picture.

Be still my heart. 💓

We don't know exactly how everything will play out, but we are moving full steam ahead.  Her currant family is excited and feels like the match will be wonderful for her.  I pray so.  But let it be known--our acceptance of her isn't conditional of her acceptance of us.  As long as she finds "home" with us, we will count ourselves blessed.

So!  Here's to #5!  And family.  And redemption.