Announcement

It wasn’t exactly a secret.  We were waiting on some timing issues.  First, we were waiting on some legal ends to be tied up, then on Tanner’s graduation to pass and then my world was totally rocked with the news that I had cancer, so our joyous announcement was delayed from shouting from the rooftops!   Most of you have noticed a young lady in all of our Facebook pictures.  She is 13, blonde, beautiful, intelligent, talented and so thoughtful.  Her name is Sherry.  The big news is we adopting Sherry and we could not be more blessed or pleased.  We haven’t gotten to tell everyone we wanted to before it has gotten leaked here and there so I thought I better make it official here. 

Time table is still up for grabs with courts and what-not, but over the summer by the school year she will move in completely.  After that it could take 6-9 months to make it final.  If it happened yesterday, it would not be soon enough for us.  Joe and I are over the moon at having another daughter fill our hearts. 

Some of you may be concerned that we are taking on a lot with me going through chemo treatments but this is a quote from my wise husband.  “God knew you had cancer before we ever started adoption proceedings with Sherry.”  God knew.  He knew I had cancer and He still made it all fall into place against great odds.  So we are trusting Him.  We love her and that is that. 

Since my children share this announcement, if there are any concerns, please address them privately.  Any positive comments are appreciated.  We just wanted to make sure all our bases were covered for all involved before we said anything.   I can say with complete love and assurance that Sherry belongs with us and we are lucky to have her.