What is this new season? Well, let me start with our latest, and now permanent, season. We ended our first foster to adopt placement on April 7th by finalizing the adoption of our two sons! They had lived with us for about a year and a half before we adopted, so our day to day didn't change much, but the finality of things has been glorious. I have never included pictures of the boys faces or names on this blog. And even if it's late in coming, I would like to introduce our boys.
We had a great big celebration party after the adoption, which was such a sweet time of celebration. Since we had a captive audience, we made speeches. Here's what I said:
"I get to talk about our sons! After we
adopted the boys, I realized that unintentionally I had not used the
word “son” very often, but now is it such a special name to use.
I'll start with Moses. Moses is a loving, funny, and smart boy. He
gives lots of affection, likes to quote movies, is a great singer,
loves school, will do just about anything to get a laugh and shows
concern for others. He loves to read, play outside, and eat at
restaurants. Moses is eager to be a helper at all times and is proud
of himself when he accomplishes something new. He also loves his
brother well.
One of the neat things about this
process was the ability to know our kids before we chose names for
them. We were able to choose names that speak to some of the things
that we pray for them and hope they will grow into. We chose the
middle name Cohen for Moses because it means brave. Joshua 1:7-9
says “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the
instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning
either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in
everything you do. Study this book of instruction continually.
Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything
written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
This is my command- be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Moses the brave. Moses Cohen Cave
And now for Aaron. Aaron is an
independent, energetic, and sweet boy. He is a fast learner, loves
music, always wants to be outside, can't play with enough cars, and enjoys swimming. If you are sad, he wants to make you happy. He
loves books, anything with wheels, and is happiest with a stick or
rock in his hand. Aaron wants to do everything big brother does and
has one particular laugh that only Moses can get out of him.
We chose the middle name Callum for Aaron because it means gentle. James 3:17-18 says “But the
wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving,
gentle at all times, willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy
and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And
those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a
harvest of righteousness.” Aaron the gentle. Aaron Callum Cave"
The following photos were taken on adoption day by my very talented sister-in-law, Check her stuff out here.
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| Moses Cohen |
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| Aaron Callum |
And now for the new. At the six month post-adoption mark, we had to decide if we would continue to foster or not. We prayed and sought the Lord, and the answer is yes! So, I'm in nesting mode again, and we believe we will be available to accept a new placement by the end of this year. Maybe a little sooner.
Glad you were curious enough to read. (Especially after such a long time!)
