Happy Beginnings

Today was a special day and a happy beginning for a very special family.  My cousin, Krista, and her husband, Derrick, finalized the adoption of their little girl!  Typically when I'm in family court it is work related and not fun.  But today I was in court for personal reasons.  I witnessed Krista's lifelong dream of becoming a mother come true.  Fortunately,  I could not see Krista's face during this process or I would have been a basket case! 

Their story in a nutshell...  Krista and Derrick have been married for almost 8 years.  Due to a childhood illness Krista is not able to conceive.  But I've never met a couple that is more destined to have children.  Baby K is quite literally a blessing from God.  She is also blessed with parents that would give anything for her, and did.  Tonight Derrick repeated a statement from the judge that the child was theirs just as if they had given birth to her. That was truly music to their ears and a statement that will no doubt ring true for the rest of their lives. 

This adorable family is already praying and thinking forward to the next child that God is preparing for them.  The journey has just begun!  "For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition..." 1 Samuel 1:27

This is a picture taken when they first brought Baby K home.  I don't think they could be any happier!

She is a very happy and blessed baby!!!