4/17/2023
Praise be to God!
We have been waiting for what seems like forever. Two months ago, we were informed about a sibling group that was looking for adoptive parents. It has been three weeks since the first custodial hearing. Waiting… waiting… waiting. Sometimes patiently, sometimes impatiently. Having this all happen during Lent was perfect timing, and gave us time to reflect. The thing that always came to the top of our minds was that God’s Will be done. God has His hand in each step of our lives. And if this was meant to be, He would make it happen, whether that means with these kids or other kids.
This morning, we were notified that we have been identified as the future adoptive parents of this sibling group! It has been a whirlwind of a day to say the least! Only a few of the siblings are eligible at this time, and the others are still going through the process.
What is next?? More paperwork, believe it or not. It is our goal to not separate the siblings from each other. Therefore, we have decided to go through the process of foster care certification so the siblings can stay together as we go through this transition. One of the more challenging parts about the North Dakota system is that all the agencies are separate. Foster care is separate from adoption, separate from infant adoption, and separate from adopting kids with special needs. This means that we need to do another application, another set of background checks and fingerprints, and other foster care training.
Things will be moving quickly! We are excited to share the news with everyone! Please keep in mind that everything is still confidential. Keep sending your support and kind words. We love hearing from you!
Oh my heavens I am jumping up and down!!!!! Thank you Jesus and Blessed Mother for this Gift!!!!
I definitely ugly cried a few times with the happiest of tears! Praise God!
Wow! What a development! Praying for God’s Will to be done and for you both as well as the children as they also make the difficult transition.
Thank you! It will definitely be a transition! Hoping to get everything ready in the next week.
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh!!!!!!!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!
So very happy for you two…♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you!! Just wait until you meet them!
Yay! Congratulations!
Thanks love! <3
This is such fabulous news! I hardly know what to write!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think it’s safe to say that we are all speechless right now! God is good!
I am absolutely thrilled for everyone involved!!! You and Frankie and the kiddos!! Can’t wait for further updates!
Thank you! We can’t wait!
So proud of you two! A sibling group is a challenge as one child is a lot of work. Keeping you in prayer.
It’ll be a transition, that’s for sure! Thank you for all of your prayers and support!
Those kids are lucky to have you. As a court appointed special advocate to kids in foster care (CASA) I know the hoops you must jump through but God bless you for stepping up to the challenge!
What a long but blessed journey. Time to look forward to a world of new memories..challenges and adventures. It’s not one day at a time..it’s one second at a time..all that experience when you were younger.. helping at day care and with your baby sister will be a blessing to you both. love ❤️ you all!
Love you!
So happy for you!
Thank you for traveling this journey with us!! <3
God is sooooo GOOD! I’m so happy for all of you, this is such a blessing for EVERYONE.
Hi Jen, great news. We are so happy for you. Yes it will be alot of work but if God gave them to you one by one it would still be alot of work. Let me know when your family arrives.GREAT NEWS, Take Care, Debbie Basabè