One year ago today we signed up for Foster Care Orientation. At that orientation (April 4) we had been told there was no need for foster parents for anyone under the age 9. Boy were they wrong! Little did they (or us) know two little ones had entered the world and would change the way they (Bethany) did things. Not only have they changed our family but they have helped other children. It stinks they had to endure so much (at least I think it is a lot) but good has come from it. Every room on every floor is now checked. It may seem a little invasive but if you have nothing to hide there should be no reason to worry. They aren't looking for cobwebs!
Today is their first birthday. Honestly, it feels like we have had them a whole year not 4 short months. Judge Mabel has given all of us a special present. She signed papers stating they are 1. now in adoptive care 2. to be called by their new legal names _____ Jon Kamps and _____ Louise Kamps (still not able to post full names). What a great way to start the second year of their life.
Now we wait again. May 4 a case worker will go before Judge Mabel and give an update on the kids. She will ask for a date to finalize the adoption. This is when we will know if we are waiting 1 more month or 4 more months. Kenny is already coming up with party plans. I hope it will only be three months vs 6 months of waiting, the longer he has to plan the more trouble we are in!
please keep up with the info, its so nice to hear whats going on!!:) So happy for you all! Very cute pictures too!
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