Adding a Family Member

John and I have talked many times about adoption and being foster parents.  We have gone back and forth regarding these matters.  We knew the day we had Gracie that we would not have any more children of our own, and we feel very lucky to have such a wonderful little girl.  There is not a day that passes that I am not very thankful to have her.  With that said, there has always been something standing in the way for us to have more children in our home; however, that all changed on Saturday. 

Saturday, we became host parents.  While this is temporary, it is an excellent option for us to add more children to our home.  It has been the best decision we have made in a long time.  Gracie is so happy to have someone else living with us too.  Being a host parent is not something we came by easily.  We had to complete a load of paperwork, have background checks, and then do A LOT of waiting.  It was totally worth the wait.

Nat is our new "son".  He actually wrote that today.  It was very heartwarming to see.  While technically he is not our son, and he will return home to his parents at the end of the school year, we are thrilled to share a part of his life...even a small one.  He is a wonderful boy.  He is very kind and considerate.  He is always willing to help with anything, and he spends time with Gracie with no complaint.  He is definitely a very positive addition to our family.  We consider him nothing less than our son!  :)

Nat

                                                 Nat and Gracie concentrating on the wii