Yesterday was an emotional roller coaster.
We spent the afternoon listening to the social worker describe this little girl that we matched with, a sweet Peach that’s been picked for us.
We combed through stacks of paperwork from K4 assessments that showed how thoughtful and compassionate she is – to notes that demonstrated she’s got some challenges to overcome. It should come as no surprise since she hasn’t had a permanent home since she was 2 years old.
Want to know what always surprises me?
How resilient humans are.
We can endure so much, and yet turn out to be wonderfully loving people who go on to make a difference in the world.
Peach is beautiful. She’s half Native American and half Guatemalan.
She’s not a member of the Tribe (which would make an adoption much more difficult), even still, we’ll have a lot to learn because she deserves to know her own history.
She’s a great big sister to her foster siblings, even though she’s still a bit socially awkward at school.
There are claims that she’s been affected by alcohol, but she’s made great strides in the past year in terms of catching up with her peers thanks to her loving foster home.
We thoughtfully digested all the information – even the very difficult bits – and then searched our hearts, knowing we could only say “Yes” if we both completely agreed.
“I kept waiting for the bottom to drop out. But it never did,” Nick told me.
We don’t know how the story ends. We expect there to be twists and turns, but we definitely want to take another step in Peach’s direction.
We’ve been told we’ll get to talk to her foster mom soon, and then, we’ll meet Peach.
18 Responses to “A Sweet Peach”
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- @jeffreine that bridge gives me chills
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- @soccerhaus it was pretty hilarious... then another couple came in and started making out too.. it never ended
September 1st, 2010 at 7:57 pm
So exciting, so much love,
September 1st, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Chills!
Steph
September 1st, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Sitting on the edge of my seat… can’t wait to read how the story turns out…
September 1st, 2010 at 10:44 am
We too are in the process to fost adopt. It is so exciting. I can’t wait until we are finally matched! We are hoping for a sibling set 6 and under. Bless you!
September 1st, 2010 at 10:40 am
So wonderful! I have tears thinking about what a blessing it would be to have you two as parents! Hoping it works out.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:38 am
I was at the mall when I read this first on my iPhone and it made me cry, so heartwarming. So happy that you will be growing your amazing family :)
September 1st, 2010 at 7:26 am
Tearing up. Wishing you the best on this journey.
September 1st, 2010 at 7:10 am
Congratulations! I wish you the best in parenting Peach. We are adoptive parents and our son has many issues but he has also overcome so much. We just all keep fighting the good fight and advocating. It appears Peach is getting placed in the right family to do that for her!
September 1st, 2010 at 6:59 am
Congratulations! I am so excited for you. Thinking of you through this exciting process!
September 1st, 2010 at 6:53 am
I love this. So exciting and so beautiful.
September 1st, 2010 at 6:46 am
OH! My heart xoxoxo <3
September 1st, 2010 at 12:41 am
Peach sounds lovely. It’s amazing what a loving home can do for someone. I hope the match is perfect and you have a beautiful new daughter soon. My boss said the moment she saw their daughter, that was it. She just KNEW she was the child she was meant to have. I hope it’s that easy for you too.
August 31st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Oh, this is takin’ me back! What an exciting time in your family. You are so right about resiliency . . . and whatever child you are placed with is sure to flourish in your care.
August 31st, 2010 at 7:55 pm
sounds like you have the perfect attitude — best wishes to you on this journey — very exciting!
August 31st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Sending you lots of love and prayers to guide you both and Peach in the right direction – hopefully towards each other.
August 31st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
I wish you nothing but the best of everything the rest of your lives have to offer.
August 31st, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Congrats !!!!
August 31st, 2010 at 5:18 pm
God bless you! I hope you all have a wonderful life together!