Monday, January 21, 2013

Finally

We went to court this past Friday for a TPR (Termination of Parental Rights) hearing, and we were successful this time. Fuzzy has been freed for adoption after 4 long years in the foster care system, and no progress on his mother's part. The judge also terminated her rights on his younger sibling who is 16 months old. When I finally heard the words come out of the judge's mouth, I cried and cried. It was what I had dreamed of hearing for years now. We are finally moving forward. We can finally give Fuzzy a forever home with us. I'm not exactly sure how much longer we will have to wait for the adoption, but thankfully we have a friend that is willing to be our attorney for this process. This will speed things up for us :)

I am still happier than I can put into words. It is like my heart is finally free. I can't wait until I can post a picture of my little man and shout to everyone his new name!!!!

4 comments:

Carrie said...

I am SO happy for you guys! What an answer to prayers! Hoping the adoption moves along quickly.

niobe said...

So, so happy. You and your family are never far from my thoughts and always in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

Even though I am sure he already feels like he is home, it will be such a gift when this is finally over. It breaks my heart that children have to spend their lives in limbo, just waiting for somewhere to belong.

Jill said...

As a lurker, I have been following your family's story for years. This post made me so happy. Can't wait to see Fuzzy's face and learn his name.