Debra and I were selected as the best match for Kristofer by the Lubbock CPS staff and we have been approved to move forward with the matching process. Praise God! He is faithful! And a BIG thank you to everyone who has been praying for us.
The next step is to review Kristofer’s CPS records and it will take approximately 30 days before the records are available to review. After we have reviewed Kristofer’s records we will begin pre-placement visits so that we can all get to know each other.
After our pre-placement visits Kristofer will get to decide 1) if he wants to be adopted (he currently wants to be adopted) and 2) whether he wants Debra and I to be his adoptive parents. The boys ranch is all that Kristofer has ever known and it will be a tough decision for him to decide to leave. Second, Kristofer is only 13 years old and it will be very difficult for him to understand the lifelong implications of staying where he is versus choosing to be adopted.
We know that God can direct his heart and mind and prepare him for the transition so we are asking for your continued prayer support.
Our prayer requests at this time are:
For God to prepare all of our hearts for the pre-placement visits and provide Kristofer, Debra, and I with an strong sense of attachment
For God to provide Kristofer with the wisdom, courage, and strength to make the tough decisions he will be required to make over the next few months
For God to prepare Kristofer for the transition away from Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch
For God to continue to prepare and direct the hearts and minds of everyone involved as we continue the matching process (Debra, me, Kristofer, CPS workers, workers at our agency, foster parents, etc.)
For God to continue to equip Debra and I as we continue our journey through new and uncharted waters
Thank you for your prayers and support!
Greg & Debra
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That is such great news! Please continue to keep us posted as they meet with Kristofer.
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