Cell Phone Picture

If you have been following our family journey, you probably remember me talking about the photo that DFACS originally sent us. If you don't, you can read about it HERE.

When children become available for adoption, the state will make something sort of like a "flyer" with their picture and a small paragraph about them. That flyer then circulates around to different social workers & agencies that know of potential waiting families. This is the photo that was on the flyer for my boys. Those sad eyes & uncertain faces are enough to leave me breathless and in tears every time I look at it and I would like nothing more than to never see it again.

But this picture... This picture is so important. THIS picture is part of their story. It was taken in their last foster home. It says so much to me.

and This --- This is almost 6 months later. THIS is what happens prayers are answered. This is John 14:18. This is what happens when LOVE WINS. I look at these boys and they are a constant reminder to me of the Lord's faithfulness & unfailing love. I will forever be broken by the first picture of my boys --- but I will also forever be grateful for it, because it makes me appreciate this one that much more. God is so good! These smiles & happy eyes are all because of HIM.

From left to right: Joseph (age 2), Caleb (age 5), Timothy (age 3).
 

 More later, but today - I am enjoying the last 2 days of Summer with my 5!