Finally, under one roof...

So we can rejoice as today marks the first day that our rapidly growing family is under one roof today.  After much anticipation, Cyniya arrived this afternoon.  CPS and her grandparents brought her here to her new home.

All day long I fought butterflies in my stomach.  While this isn't the first child we have parented, this is a unique situation.  The babies were an easy transition.  They just knew they had needs and that they needed to be met.  Cyniya brings a whole new dynamic to the family.  How would she react?  Would she be afraid?  Would there be a dramatic exit of her grandparents like what you see in the movies when a loved one walks away?  So many questions.  By His mercy, it was very uneventful.  Mimi and Poppi brought her over and unloaded her things while we signed the appropriate paperwork assuming custody of her with our CPS case worker and agency representative.  It was a very joyous occasion for us.  Mimi and Poppi said their goodbyes without a tear shed (though I am sure they had a difficult ride home).  I can't even imagine what they must be feeling.  The right decision is not always the easiest one.  But they know that it is not goodbye forever but rather I will see you soon.  We have made the decision to keep that relationship and build on it.  They are adopting our family as much as we are adopting the little girls.

The evening was pleasant we had a nice dinner and then had family worship.  Not sure what her evenings typically consisted of but ours usually end with family worship.  We sang some hymns and songs and then prayed.  Both boys prayed that Cyniya would like her new home.  I thought it was rather sweet.  Afterward we had a wonderful time reading some stories together with lots of giggling and silliness.  Our hope was to make her comfortable and feel at home.  No doubt she was very confused.  But when it came time to brush teeth and get into bed, Lauren spoke with her and she acknowledged that this was her new home.

While this was a much easier evening than we anticipated, no doubt there is still a long road ahead.  We pray that God will give us grace to handle whatever comes!

But just to leave a glimpse of the new footprint of our family... May God be glorified!!!