Adoption Process is Started

Last night, Luke and I attended our first CALL meeting.  It was a lot of information to absorb in several hours.  We got our red packet folder which contains a lot of paperwork.  One long form described several child characteristics.  You had to choose if it would be acceptable, willing to discuss, or unacceptable for each topic.  That was so hard to do.  We felt like anything would be willing to discuss regarding a circumstance.  However, we did choose to put unacceptable on a few items.  To me, that felt like putting an F on a report card.  At the end of that form, we had to sign under- Prospective Mother or Prospective Father.  When I saw those words late last night, it really hit me.  We're really doing this.  We are laying it all out there, being vulnerable to total strangers, and doing this thing.  I wish I could have Grandma and PaPa to talk too.  I'm sure there wasn't this kind of paperwork back then when they adopted Mom.  I would love to have known how they felt, what they thought, and of course I know the blessing they got in the end.

I pray for our unknown children.  We don't know how long this process will take, what we will go through, or what is beyond the paperwork.  However, we know that the Lord is in control.  He has this all worked out, and it will only be to and for His Glory.  I just can't wait to see how He blows our socks off!

Lily at Wye Mountain

Today, Christylee and I took Lily out to Wye Mountain.  It was a very quick photo shoot as it was FREEZING and so windy!  I was able to get a lot of good pictures of her.  We started the day with a Hardee's breakfast, and ended it with Starbucks.  Can't beat that! 

Kingston at Wye Mountain

 What Kingston does when he "smiles"

Mom and I took Kingston this morning to Wye Mountain.  We had a blast.  I love the pics I was able to get of him.  Mom got him a car at the craft show and he won't hardly put it down.  Enjoy!

Releasing the Bunnies

 The bunnies in the Edge waiting to be released

 Feeding the older one- and yes, I have tears on my cheeks!

 The middle one- the runt was too ready to go for a picture

Saturday morning, Luke and I got up around 6:30 and immediately went to release the bunnies.  We took them to the designated place I had picked out.  To say they were ready to go, was an understatement.  The little runt barely ate.  I tried feeding the other two before we released them- they ate just a little bit.  Luke and I found an overturned log which would provide good shelter for them.  We put them inside and left lots of grass and alfalfa inside the log.  Then we turned around and went to the car.  To say that was hard for me, would be an understatement.  I bawled my eyes out.  I could no longer protect them and they were on their own.  I know I did my best, but I'll always wonder if I could have done more for them.  Releasing something you've fed 3 times a day for 2 weeks is extremely hard.  I just pray that they are safe and happy.  Raising baby bunnies is not something I want to do again anytime soon.  I still get teary eyed thinking about it!