Spring has sprung, the flowers are growing.........and so is our family!
Every spring the earth moves from one phase to another, changing from dull browns and grays to vibrant greens, and yellows. As these changes take place new life begins to surround us, and excitement fills the air.
This spring our home has been bursting with excitement and filled with change.
This change has brought many miracles and blessings to our family causing us to grow closer, love deeper, and all the while has helped us to recognize that the most important thing we have in this life is each other.
All of these life changing experiences can be attributed to one sweet little girl....
Marlee
The opportunity to add one more little girl to our family was first presented to us in January of this year. Within 24 hours we had made our decision. For Kevin the way was clear. A little girl needed a home and a family and we could provide that for her. I felt the same, but was more concerned about knowing that our home was the right home for her. Each day as we've worked our way through this slow process the reasons why she needs our family, and why we need her become more and more clear.
Although the legal process is far from over, it has simply been amazing how painlessly and miraculously everything has fallen into place. Unexpectedly we were able to bring Marlee to our home last week. The transfer of physical custody will be completed in the next 30 days, and the adoption should be finalized within six months.
There truly are no words to describe what an amazing experience this has been. I think the most amazing experience of all has been to watch the personal change of each member of our family. To see everyone love and accept this little girl and understand the changes it would bring into our family and then be willing to do all that it takes to make it a positive experience has been inspiring.
Marlee is an amazing three year old little girl with an unconquerable spirit. We are more then blessed and lucky to have her funny, happy little spirit in our forever family.
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While in Arizona we took the time to visit the cemetary where Kevin's grandparents, and his mother are buried. Most of the pictrues we took didn't turn out, but I loved this one of Cooper standing at the headstone of his namesake: Newell J Cooper
