OT: A big change coming to our household!

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psreit
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OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by psreit » Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:34 pm

I was going to wait until it actually happened, because I know things can sometimes change. But, it seems that this is going to really happen. Within a month, we are preparing to take in a newborn baby girl! This is to be temporary, but occasionally can become permanent. We are taking a child of a mother who is incarcerated. Our understanding is that the minimum is May 2012 and the maximum could be 2015.

Please pray for us as we make preparations physically and also mentally for caring for this baby. I haven't had to do nighttime feedings in 20 years! :wink: Pray that we could be a witness to the mother and that God's will would be done in this situation. We know this child may at some point leave our home, but we are excited to be able to have this experience and give our love to this dear child, for however long God wills. :D
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Heather4Him
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Re: OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by Heather4Him » Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:12 pm

WOW, how wonderful!! I'm praying!! That is SO neat that you are doing this for this mom and her baby. :)
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Re: OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by mamayi » Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:02 pm

Fantastic! Blessings and prayers for your family and this precious baby girl.
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sw1ssm1ss
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Re: OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by sw1ssm1ss » Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:32 pm

So exciting! Nighttime feedings, though! I think those are hard and I'm just nursing. I don't even have to turn on a light. :mrgreen:
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Re: OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by Kathleen » Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:44 pm

Wow! What a wonderful opportunity to love this little one. I'll be praying for you while I'm up with my new little guy. He will arrive this week - either on his own, or when they'll induce me Thursday! We're SOO excited! :D

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Re: OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by water2wine » Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:20 pm

How exciting! Congratulations! :D
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Re: OT: A big change coming to our household!

Post by Shimmer » Fri Aug 20, 2010 9:32 pm

Wow, that is so wonderful that you will be able to share your home and love of God with this little one. You're giving her a happy start to have so much love.
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