Final Post Adoption Visit

In March, we had Smith's final post adoption home visit.  After Smith was placed in our arms, Bethany's policy is to schedule three post adoption visits in our home to be sure he is growing healthy and we are taking good care of him.  It is just policy with our particular agency before finalizing adoption.  Of course, Smith is our son.  But until the adoption is finalized 6 months later, our names are not listed on his birth certificate and the agency is legally his guardian.  I may not have used all the right words, but that's the gist.  It is just a legality, but a big deal for us when our babies' adoptions are finalized.  Our family day!

Our sweet Missouri social worker came by for her last visit to ask some standard questions about routine, health, dispositions, and more.  We visited for a little while before she was on her way for the last time.  Smith was fussy during the entire visit.  We would find out later - at about 4 am - that he was getting a virus with a high fever.  Bless his bones!

Words fail me when I consider the good things the Lord has done for us.  We are certainly filled with JOY!  Our home is happy and joyful and loud and stressful and messy and BLESSED!  Everything we prayed for years and years before our hearts even turned to adoption.  I saw a quote the other day that said, "Sometimes God doesn't change your situation because he is trying to change your heart."  Thank goodness for that!

My heart is forever different.  And better.  And fuller.  And more than I could have ever imagined!

Tis SO SWEET to trust in Him!