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Adoption Shower

Update: We are still on pins and needles waiting for the news to be announced from our court case that was reviewed on July 8th.  All we know is that the court hasn't announced the news yet, so we wait to hear.  Our bags our packed and we are ready to roll.  Keep praying for the courts to approve our case, if the decision hasn't already been made.

It was great to take our mind off the anticipation and spend time celebrating the soon coming arrival of little Tarik.  Tarik is now 22 months old.  My mom and sister held a baby shower for me this weekend and I really enjoyed the time devoted to welcoming special Tarik into our family!

The game for the shower was to have the guests make their own paper airplanes then see who could fly their airplane the farthest.  Hoping to fly soon!

The cupcakes were made from our dear friend, Marci, who also was the friend who started us out on our adoption fundraising journey with our Valentine's Cupcake sale in 2013.  It was special to have her provide the cupcakes for the shower and bring the 'start' to the 'end' to meet as a full circle.  It reminds me of the many blessings that we have encountered along the way.

Here are some pics from the party:

To let Tarik know how loved he is, we had each guest fill out a letter to Tarik.  The letter said, "Dear Tarik, I hope you learn __________.  I hope you aren't afraid of _________.  I hope you love _________.  I hope you get _________.  I hope you laugh ________.  I hope you ignore _________.  I hope you become __________.  From, _______"

These touched my heart and I know they will be precious to Tarik one day.  A very fun shower!!

We'll keep you posted on any news we receive over the next few days.  All in God's timing, and things must not be perfect yet, so we wait.  And He perfect plan will unfold!

Thanks for your continued prayers!!




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