One More Step
The paperwork is done. The court date is set. The Wilsons will officially be a family of five on December 22, 2011.
When I first saw the email from our attorney it felt like just another step in the process. But now that it has settled in for a few minutes I’m not sure whether I should smile, cry, or go to the bar down the road and buy a round for everybody. I was awfully nervous we wouldn’t be able to wrap things up in 2011.
It has been a long, difficult journey for the two boys; for Robbie, as he went from only child to middle child; and for The Missus and me as parents and spouses. There’s a lot of road ahead, but there’s light at the end of *this* tunnel and that’s what I’m thankful for right now.
So far I haven’t said a lot about the boys here or in other public venues in order to protect their privacy as foster children. I will introduce them—complete with new names—on the 22nd.
The Comments
Kimberly says What a gift! November 22, 2011 at 4:33pm
Congratulations! Can’t wait to meet the new additions.
Fletch says Congrats to you and your November 22, 2011 at 9:39pm
Congrats to you and your family!
Karin Dalziel says Congratulations! I'm so glad it November 22, 2011 at 10:16pm
Congratulations! I’m so glad it is working out.
Wisco says Congrats to the whole family!!!:) November 22, 2011 at 10:23pm
Congrats to the whole family!!!
JT says Hooray! Sounds like you should November 23, 2011 at 8:37am
Hooray! Sounds like you should be getting drinks bought for you.
Fletch says RE: Hooray! Sounds like you should November 23, 2011 at 8:40am
Shhh. If the man wants to buy us drinks, let him buy us drinks!
Nikkidemas says Congratulations! November 23, 2011 at 10:18am
Wonderful news - and just in time for Christmas! Congratulations, Wilson Family!
Errandbug Restaurant Delivery says Congratulations! November 23, 2011 at 7:15pm
If you had a like button...clicked about a dozen times!
Mr. T says RE: Congratulations! November 28, 2011 at 1:10pm
You mean +1.
Just Thinkin' says Many blessings to your family November 28, 2011 at 12:16pm
Many blessings to your family this holiday season. There is no better gift to give a child than a safe, loving home.