NSBR- Adoption Day!

[loralyn]

I'm so happy, I just have to share! Today our first foster baby was adopted, they are the nicest couple. He was with us for 6 months and then transitioned to his adoptive home and they've been so terrific about keeping in touch with us. We were invited to the adoption today and I put together a little video to celebrate! I can't post any pics of my foster kids while they're in care (privacy concerns) so I'm thrilled that I finally get to share this little cutie with the world now that I have his parents' permission :thumbup: I've been on cloud nine all day....he is happy, healthy and loved- what every child deserves!

Ethan's Adoption Montage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w288AfXifkU)

[justmp]

What a special and wonderful gift you gave to them!! Thanks for sharing!

[LenaGardner]

awww, that made me emotional at the end! So sweet!

[g8rbeckie]

oh my GOSH that's awesome!! congrats!! how exciting! My brother and SIL are foster parents, you guys are so strong and such a blessing! what a wonderful, happy outcome for that sweet little boy!! :thumbup:

[deepounds]

Absolutely phenomenal . . . thank you so much for sharing. And thanks even more for opening your home and your heart to those children who so desperately need it!! :hugs:

[ChristyHC]

That is so awesome - both the project and the great journey that it commemorates!

[taracotta7]

That is so great! I am a foster parent too. :) We have a little 6 month old that we are hoping is a keeper. :thumbup:

[nun69]

that is AWESOME!

[terrab]

That brought tears to my eyes. That little boy was so lucky to have you in his life and to have found such great parents.

[jacinda]

Oh wow, I got all teary at the end of that too. What a gift you've given the new family.

[Nevada Jen]

Congrats to you all!

[4noisyboys]

This is just so special. I'm just sitting here with tears streaming down my face!

I was in a foster home for the first 7 months of my life. My foster mother tried to adopt me but she was single and too old. (this was many years ago). My mom really wanted to try to find her and thank her for all the love she gave to me during those months. I remember even when I was in high school, she would still talk to people that she knew that were foster parents or were involved with that agency trying to find her. We never did find her, but I've never forgotten that I was so loved by her and that my parents were always so grateful for all she did.

Thank you for sharing this!

[xboxmom]

Thats so awesome that he got a loving home with a family who really cares about him. Great job being so strong to open up your heart and home to a tiny person in need.

[DawnMarch]

My DD was also with a wonderful foster family for the first 7 months of her life. The photos they sent me of those months are some of the most important photos in the world to me. It takes very special people to do what you do -- I don't think I could get attached and then let go like foster parents have to do! I'm so happy for little Ethan and his new family!

[Leah]

Oh wow! That has bought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful tribute and that song couldn't be any more perfect!

You are truly a special person.

[nietis]

Such a beautiful tribute, indeed!!! Perfect song too!!! You're an angel! :)

[loralyn]

That is so great! I am a foster parent too. :) We have a little 6 month old that we are hoping is a keeper. :thumbup:
We have a little girl (15 months old) right now that we are hoping to adopt, too! I'll keep you in my prayers!

Thanks for sharing your foster care stories....it helps to know that the love we give them while they're with us, they will carry with them as they go through life. I admit, letting him go was the hardest thing I've ever done. But I know that he is absolutely right where he was always meant to be- he is the center of their world :thumbup:

[bexy]

that's amazing...thank you for sharing!!

[chloe]

<3

[mrshobbes]

Bless you and your family for opening your hearts in such a way :) I got all choked up from that video. That is amazing!