MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
Wow it is hard to believe this year is almost over. Donavan is now 18 months old. I can't wait to see him and Chris Christmas morning!!! Well we are signing final adoption papers on Donavan after 1-5-10. It should be that week. FINALLY!! He has grown so much.. He is in to everything. After signing it has to be filed in Columbia than we put in for the final adoption court date in Charleston which should be done in about a month or so after recieving the papers back from Columbia. It has been a long journey to get to this point with him!! Well got news today from Chris's adoption worker she is getting things together like pulling our homestudy and preparing the pre-adopt papers for us to sign on CHRIS!! Chris is a wonderful 12 year old. He tries so hard. I so want so many things for him out of life far more than what he went through his first 12 years. He absolutely loves detail with models. He is working on a model airplane that Aunt Pat brought him. It is made of wood and very delicate. It has given him a run for his money!! Which says alot. Of course we feel there is a 3rd child somewhere for to also adopt. Not sure what God will send whether a girl or a boy. Somewhere along the line we would like a girl to adopt. Just not a crazy one(ha ha ha) Well Darrin is still going through so much since the surgery. It seems as though it has been an extreme up hill battle. He has had so many set backs. I have so respect and love for him. I am not sure the path God is laying out for Darrin and our family other than the kids. However as much suffering as this year has brought and set backs God has given us a loving family, support from our parents, and loved ones like Aunt Pat, along with others. I am unable to discern the path God is taking Darrin which in turn effects us as a family but Somewhere, Somehow, God has above and beyond we could ever dare to think or imagine ahead of us. He is good and has not failed us. Please continue to pray for us. Love you all more than you know! Dobin
History
Well we actually started this journey February 2005. This is when we received a packet in the mail for no reason with pictures of children in the state system in need of adopted families. Now I will say that two days prior, my husband and I saw a billboard with a child's picture needing a forever family; this is what God used to spark the interest. That is when Darrin and I started discussing in extent about adoption. We spent alot of days together in prayer and seeking Gods confirmation. We did not want to walk into something just based on an emotion that would change. We needed to know this was God's purpose for us. We are unable to have children of our own; and honestly up to this point we were very content in our marriage. Then God decided this was the path He wanted us on. March of 2005 we contacted our local Department of Social Services and requested information. We had our application,fingerprints, references, pictures, along with background information finally turned in by May of 2005. So we have been on this journey for over 3 years. Now I must say 8 months was spent in building a house due to the trailer we lived in just would not pass all the fire codes. I must say God has taught us a great deal through this process. We have learned so much from the people God has put in our path to help us, encourage us, and pray for us. Most of all Darrin and I have become much more dependant on the Lord Jesus. It can be very discouraging at times than at others it can be the most rewarding thing you could experience. My husband has said we have been pregnant waiting on our children for such a long time that as they walk through our door for the first time we are not going to know how to act!
Meet our Dogs
Meet our Dogs:
The Black Dog is Cole. I guess you could say he is the lead.
The Brown Dog is Duke. I guess you could say he is the loyal but not very smart one.
Then there is LITTLE BIT. Yes you guessed it; she is the one under the covers on the couch. From her point of view she does not believe she is a dog.
The Black Dog is Cole. I guess you could say he is the lead.
The Brown Dog is Duke. I guess you could say he is the loyal but not very smart one.
Then there is LITTLE BIT. Yes you guessed it; she is the one under the covers on the couch. From her point of view she does not believe she is a dog.
Cole and Duke
Little Bit
