A Family at Last!

The seven year old black haired, brown eyed girl rolled over sleepily as the ray of sunshine warmed her face. As if a jolt of lightening had just struck her, she sat straight up in the bed!

This was the day!

She jumped up and ran to her brothers' room. "Joey! Tony! Get up! We have to get dressed. We might find a mom and dad today!" As soon as she said it, she wanted to swallow the words back up. How many times had she hoped for that before only to be disappointed.

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A few hours away a young couple slept.

His eyes opened first. He turned to look at his sleeping wife. He gently brushed her cheek with his hand as he silently prayed, "Oh, God in heaven! Please don't let her heart be broken today. Please direct our steps. We have no idea what we are doing. Please help us."

"Honey. It's time."

In one movement, she was up and standing on her feet.

Other than the occasional conversation and a blow dryer the house was quiet. It always seemed that way. After ten years, they had developed a routine and it worked smoothly.

The house had never experienced much ruckus that kids caused. Everything was neat and in order. No toys strewn about. No peanut butter and jelly stains on the furniture. No chocolate milk stains on the carpet. This particular morning was no different. Just the methodical routine of two adults getting dressed. Adults, not parents.

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The picnic was a frenzy of activity. Kids running and jumping. Adults talking and eating.
But mostly just people watching.

The picnic was all about finding something. That something was missing in every life there except for the workers. The kids wanted it but didn't have it. The adults wanted it but didn't have it either.

The picnic was about finding it.
It was all about family.

Adults.
Adolescents.
Parents.
Moms and Dads.
Children.
Sons and Daughters.
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The young couple saw the brown haired, brown eyed little girl.
They were enchanted with her charming personality and the twinkle in her eye.

But they saw two little boys that tugged at their hearts also.

How could anyone be expected to choose!?

Even then, would any of these children want to be in their home?
Would they cry?
Would they scream?
What if?........................ And a thousand more "what ifs" flooder their minds.
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Back at the room they spoke with the DH worker. They mentioned their dilemma of choice.

"We connected with the two little brothers. But, we also connect with the most beautiful little girl. We don't even know how to begin to choose!"

As the case worker listened, a smile began to form on her face. Surely not!

As the couple spoke she walked to the picture board. She selected the photo she had in mind and handed it to the husband and wife.

"Are these the children you are referring to?"

Confused, the pair affirmed, "Why, yes! That is the two boys, and there is Mary, the sweet little girl! Why are they in this picture together?"

"That is because they are siblings."

At that moment, a family was born.
Not in a hospital or doctors office, but in two hearts that longed to love.

A family was born~
A Father.
A Mother.
A Daughter.
and Two Sons.

Family.

In just two short weeks, paper work was miraculously completed and red tape all gone. In just two short weeks lives were changed forever!
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The front door to the quiet house opened and there stood the case worker with Mary, Joe, and Tony.

A Family at Last!

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This is a tribute to my friends whose lives recently changed DRASTICALLY!

We love you all and know God's hand is in this!

blessings,
dorinda