Will, our DHS intake specialist
Angela, our home study specialist
Sofia and Sydney, our foster/adoption classes teachers
So for those of you who haven't already grown comatose from my endless chatter about this journey we are on, we are planning on fostering a baby. So here are some answers to some FAQ:
Why are you doing this?
Before we had our biological children, I told Seth that adoption was something God had put on my heart for awhile. I always wanted to be pregnant (if that was an option) and I also wanted to adopt. Seth was amazingly on board and has been for many years. My feeling is children are like a nice, cheesy pizza: I don't care if I make it at home or if it's delivered to me, I just want it in my house (do you think my children will appreciate this analogy?).
Are you doing this because you want a girl?
Actually, we're requesting one of the male variety.
What age baby do you want?
We have requested a child that is 0-2 years of age. We want to keep our birth order.
Are you adopting or fostering?
We are on the foster parent track, which means the goal of foster parenting is to reunify children with their birth parents. But, if that is not an option, then we are open to adoption.
What do your boys think about this?
They are ecstatic! Noah understands completely that a baby is coming to stay in our house and that he may stay for a little while or he may stay forever. Ian understands that the baby will be here to laugh at his many offerings of entertainment and that he will like to drink milk.
When will this happen?
We started the process in September and became official in December, but we requested that we begin receiving calls for placement in February. We already have received a call about one baby, and while we were in the process of deciding, they found a relative placement for him. So, this could happen tomorrow or a few months from now--it just depends on God's perfect timing for the child that belongs in our family.
Why is it, Jenni, that you work out all the time, but yet, you never, ever look like you do?
Chocolate cake.
11 comments:
O my gosh I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And could not be happier for you both!! I can't wait till one day when our kids play together :)
Congratulations Jenni! That's so great. However, I think you do look like you work out a lot so there.
you and seth are so special to offer your loving home to children in need. isn't it great how God already knows what lives you will touch?Praying for you guys and each child He has planned for you....
Well, you know how I feel! Thrilled for your family and for the child God already has planned for your amazing bunch! Now, about that chocolate cake...I think working out for the soul purpose of having chocolate cake is a brilliant one personally. You look amazing BTW!
It's awesome to see this dream unfolding for you too! I can't wait to be in the same boat someday!!
We are so blessed to call you friends and so excited to join you on this journey! What amazing people you are. Love ya
Congratulations!!! You and Seth are wonderful people and the child placed in your home will be blessed to have you in his life--no matter how long it lasts.
Jenni,
I know that you will bring great joy to the child(ren) God has planned to bring into your lives. Good luck and thanks for keeping us posted! I love that you have this blog so I can keep up with ya!
Blessings,
Angie
Wow! I had no idea! Congratulations! I was terribly curious about your recent comment on my blog about "waiting for a baby to appear on your doorstep," but then I got whisked away to ski village before I could investigate. I shall be eagerly anticipating updates.
Oh, and you are really insane. You totally look like you work out all the time. I have to lay down for a while after I get the mail. I'm trying to imagine what it might be like to, say, walk around the block. Whoa, head rush just thinking about it ...
It was so neat to hear this when we last spoke, I will keep you in my prayers and I am sure I will see you at the cheesecake factory in the near future!
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