We took Munchkin to his trial hearing this last week. Everything went as expected for the most part during the actual court proceedings, a six month extension was granted. The events that happened before and after though, went better than expected.
We got to spend some quality time with his grandma and great grandma prior to his hearing. They got to see how attached he is to my husband (I'm seriously chopped liver when he's around) and how loved he really is in our home. They asked us, point blank, if we wanted to adopt Munchkin. Of course we told them we did and that we would be more than willing to consider an open adoption if that was something that Munchkin's mom was willing to consider. They were surprisingly interested in this possibility and proceeded to encourage his mom to consider it as an option as well. Munchkin's case worker mentioned it to his mom's attorney and she was also very interested in the possibility and is now advising his mom to consider it. It is by no means a done deal, but its now very much so on the table for discussion and consideration. A routine meeting has been scheduled for next week that will include Munchkin's mom and her family, all the case workers and attorneys involved, and us, the foster family. The possibility of an open adoption will likely be a major topic of discussion. I'm on pins and needles!!
An open adoption has been our preferred outcome from the beginning. We love this little guy and as I've expressed in previous blog entries, we have a heart for his young mother. We want her to have an opportunity to overcome her situation and build a better life for herself. Her chances of doing just that are much greater if she does not have to care and provide for a small child while trying to finish high school. Please pray that we can come to a mutually beneficial agreement and that this dream can become a reality! Its been so obvious that God's hand has been in this from the beginning and he's still in complete control. No matter what happens next week, pray that we continue to hold on to that truth.
In other news...
We go week after next to find out if we're having a boy or a girl. Jeremy is convinced its a girl. We shall see... I'm just really anxious to get to plan and shop and fill out our registry. Having more than 8 hours notice before getting a baby delivered to your door is somewhat foreign to me... I actually get to have everything I need ready and set up before the baby gets here this time! And I have an estimated arrival date! All new realities for the Davis house hold.
Munchkin's birthday is this month!! We're having a small party for him with just family and a few friends. The one year old birthday cake mess is going to be fun!! Yet another photo opp that I can't share will you yet. Hopefully I'll be able to soon though!
