Growing family

What a summer this has been!! We went to court with our 2 boys, and became an official family of four. The adoption is final. Our adoption party was a blast. We had 90 people stream into our backyard to celebrate with us. We believe adoption is such a miracle and God’s plan weaved us together so perfectly. God had another miracle waiting for us. Around the same time as our adoption, God surprised us in another way also. In February we are going to have a baby! This is what Damari has been praying about for awhile. He is sure it is a little sister. God is faithful and His timing is perfect. Chris and I believe that if we would have had biological children first we would not have pursued foster care and never would have met Damari and Timothy. They are such a joy to us and we are so honored and grateful that they are our sons.

Damari John- We call him DJ. -John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” 
Denton- Chris’ middle name and a his mom’s family name.
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Timothy Joshua -Joshua 1:9 says, “This is my command--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Laine- Janice’s middle name (Elaine) and her mom’s middle name.
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Forever Family

Once again we were in court for our boys... the judge decides to set a finalization adoption date for our family... June 27th we welcome our boys to officially join Team Sahr!!!
Even though our 4 year old is convinced he wants to live with my sister Barb, we are excited to settle into our role as mommy and daddy to these two wonderful little guys. We received a children’s book about adoption from our social worker. As I read this to the kids I couldn’t help but take it to heart when reading the words, “I don’t know for sure, But I”ll offer this clue- If I were your mom I’d be looking for you.” Yes, my sons I am your mom and I have been looking for you, praying for you and loving you for a long time... long before we ever met you.
Our love for them grows everyday and we pray that they will grow up to be men after God’s own heart. When questions arise for them about their past I pray peace for their minds and souls and an assurance that God can fill that void like nothing else can. Everyday I pray for wisdom and I am totally relying on the Lord to teach me to show them love and grace. “For finding your mother, There’s one certain test. You must look for the creature who loves you the best.” -Little Miss Spider
I am blessed!

Family

The situation was out of our hands. There was nothing we could do. But we rested in the peace that either way the judge moved we knew that God was still in control, not us.


Our foster sons have been with us now for 8 months. We love them so much. We are blessed.
 
The boys biological mom decided to appoint us as adoptive parents. We understood that even though she decided this, the judge could still side with the relatives that had stepped forward for the boys. While in court, after hearing from the child protection workers, social workers, and lawyers the judge said he needed to take a 15 minute recess. During the recess he requested that Chris and I sit down and talk with the
relatives that wanted the boys. We met this beautiful couple and after a heart felt private conversation they shared that they would love for the kids to join our family.
We all returned to the courtroom. The room was quiet as we waited for the judge's decision. Even though the judge didn't know the content of the talk we just had, he announced that after reviewing the laws he decided he agreed with mom and wanted the boys to stay with the foster parents! The relatives turned to us, hugged and congratulated us. God was in that courtroom as our advocate. There are still a lot of court dates to
get through but as of now it looks like we will be a forever family!


As most of you know Chris' mom passed away on Jan. 9th. She loved our boys and one of the last things she said to us was, "You tell the boys everyday how much their Nana loves them." She prayed that we would be able to adopt them. The day after
she passed we got the phone call that the kids biological mom wanted us to be their parents.


We are so grateful to all of you that have been praying for us and encouraging us.


We love all of you, the Sahr family