Mom, Kris, & Dad
Showing posts with label Adoption. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adoption. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Adoption Update
I have had several people ask me for an update on the Adoption:
On November 10th, my parents met Kris for the first time. It went extremely well and Adam & I were even able to Skype with them and meet Kris via the Internet. Kris is just as excited as we are and can't wait to be a part of our family.
Tomorrow, Kris will be traveling to Katy for the very first time. My parents have a lot planned and I know it will be a busy and fun weekend for everyone involved. After finals in two weeks, Kris will be in their home for good, just in time for Christmas. It's going to be a very special Christmas this year.
On November 10th, my parents met Kris for the first time. It went extremely well and Adam & I were even able to Skype with them and meet Kris via the Internet. Kris is just as excited as we are and can't wait to be a part of our family.
Tomorrow, Kris will be traveling to Katy for the very first time. My parents have a lot planned and I know it will be a busy and fun weekend for everyone involved. After finals in two weeks, Kris will be in their home for good, just in time for Christmas. It's going to be a very special Christmas this year.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Adoption PRAISE!
We found out some great news today:
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
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
Monday, September 14, 2009
Adoption Update
Email sent out by my Dad today:
Our interview went very well and Kristofer’s caseworker made very positive comments regarding Debra and I as potential adoptive parents for Kristofer. The caseworker stated that she planned to discuss our family with her supervisor and plans to contact us again in the next few days. With her supervisor’s approval she would like to have additional conversations with us regarding Kristofer’s adoption.
This type of interview is very atypical and our DePelchin representative advised us prior to the call that she did not know what to expect. At the close of the call our DePelchin representative stated that we had just completed the equivalent of a RAS session. For those who aren’t familiar with the adoption process, a RAS session is conducted between the caseworker and the adoption agency. The adoption agency uses everything they learned during the home study process to represent the family to the caseworker. We now believe that God used this atypical interview process to allow Debra and me to speak directly to Kristofer’s caseworker so that she could truly see inside our hearts. God is good and faithful!
Kristofer has spent most of his life at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and he considers the ranch his home and it is his comfort zone. Kristofer wants to be adopted and have a forever family but he also wants to continue to go to school at the ranch. Kristofer’s caseworker and other Cal Farley personnel have told Kristofer that he cannot continue to participate in ranch programs and
activities once he is adopted.
Our prayer requests at this time are:
1.That God will 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.).
2. That God will equip Debra and me as we continue our journey through new and uncharted waters.
3.That Debra and I will let God work and shine through us - that we won’t get in the way.
4. That God will begin to prepare Kristofer for the transition away from Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch (regardless of who adopts him).
Thank you for your prayers – they are truly making a difference!
Greg & Debra
Our interview went very well and Kristofer’s caseworker made very positive comments regarding Debra and I as potential adoptive parents for Kristofer. The caseworker stated that she planned to discuss our family with her supervisor and plans to contact us again in the next few days. With her supervisor’s approval she would like to have additional conversations with us regarding Kristofer’s adoption.
This type of interview is very atypical and our DePelchin representative advised us prior to the call that she did not know what to expect. At the close of the call our DePelchin representative stated that we had just completed the equivalent of a RAS session. For those who aren’t familiar with the adoption process, a RAS session is conducted between the caseworker and the adoption agency. The adoption agency uses everything they learned during the home study process to represent the family to the caseworker. We now believe that God used this atypical interview process to allow Debra and me to speak directly to Kristofer’s caseworker so that she could truly see inside our hearts. God is good and faithful!
Kristofer has spent most of his life at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and he considers the ranch his home and it is his comfort zone. Kristofer wants to be adopted and have a forever family but he also wants to continue to go to school at the ranch. Kristofer’s caseworker and other Cal Farley personnel have told Kristofer that he cannot continue to participate in ranch programs and
activities once he is adopted.
Our prayer requests at this time are:
1.That God will 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.).
2. That God will equip Debra and me as we continue our journey through new and uncharted waters.
3.That Debra and I will let God work and shine through us - that we won’t get in the way.
4. That God will begin to prepare Kristofer for the transition away from Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch (regardless of who adopts him).
Thank you for your prayers – they are truly making a difference!
Greg & Debra
Friday, September 11, 2009
Adoption Update
I copied the email sent out to our family by my parents:
This email is to formally bring everyone up-to-date on our adoption status since our ability to communicate was somewhat hindered over the last month or so due to a inoperative computer.
In late July Debra and I inquired about a boy named Kristofer who is in foster care in Lubbock. We have been praying earnestly, and asked many of you to pray, that God would open doors if it was His will that we begin the matching process with Kristofer. The good news is that we did receive information on Kristofer today. Praise God! Debra and I have reviewed the information provided by CPS and we still believe that Kristofer is very likely a potential match for our family.
In late July Debra and I inquired about a boy named Kristofer who is in foster care in Lubbock. We have been praying earnestly, and asked many of you to pray, that God would open doors if it was His will that we begin the matching process with Kristofer. The good news is that we did receive information on Kristofer today. Praise God! Debra and I have reviewed the information provided by CPS and we still believe that Kristofer is very likely a potential match for our family.
We notified our agency that we desire to continue to the next step in determining if Kristofer is a match for our family. We are so excited that God has opened this door and we ask for your continued prayer support. We specifically need prayer in the following areas:
1. That Debra and I will be patient with the process and wait upon God’s timing.
2. That God will 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.).
3. That God will equip Debra and I as we continue our journey through new and uncharted (at least for us) waters.
4. For God’s protective covering over Debra and I as we serve Him and follow His call upon our lives.
Thank you so much for your prayers and ongoing support!
Greg and Debra
Greg and Debra
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Adoption Update
Here is the update I received this morning from my parents regarding their Adoption process:
In late July, Debra and I submitted an inquiry to CPS in order to obtain more information on Kristofer . DePelchin received an email today from Kristofer’s case worker stating “Let the Coverston family know that I am excited to learn more about their family”. This is very exciting news for Debra and I and we are requesting that you pray that God will open the necessary doors if it is His will that we adopt Kristofer. Please pray that all parties involved (Debra and I, Kristofer, CPS staff, DePelchin staff) will receive clear guidance from the Holy Spirit as to whether Kristofer is the child we should adopt. Thank you for your support and prayers.
Please feel free to forward to others who are willing to pray for us during this matching process.
Greg & Debra
Kristofer's TARE Information
Personal Profile
Kristofer is an intelligent and funny child. He does not take life too seriously and has a great sense of humor. He has a way of always letting you know what is on his mind. He is generally a straight "A" student and is popular with his peers. He is an active member of Boy Scouts and would like to work on being an Eagle Scout. Kristofer went to the NASTAR 2009 Ski and Snowboard Racing National Championships this year in Colorado. Kristofer placed 8th in the championship! He enjoys watching television, sleeping, playing dodge ball, chess, board games, and video games. Many days he can be found reading a book.
Desired Family Profile
Kristofer needs an active family who enjoys the outdoors. He wants to have siblings, preferably an older sister, and he would like to be in a rural area. He likes both cats and dogs. It is important that Kris's family be open about having Kris remain in contact with his older sibling. Kris needs a family who will provide structure and stability.
In late July, Debra and I submitted an inquiry to CPS in order to obtain more information on Kristofer . DePelchin received an email today from Kristofer’s case worker stating “Let the Coverston family know that I am excited to learn more about their family”. This is very exciting news for Debra and I and we are requesting that you pray that God will open the necessary doors if it is His will that we adopt Kristofer. Please pray that all parties involved (Debra and I, Kristofer, CPS staff, DePelchin staff) will receive clear guidance from the Holy Spirit as to whether Kristofer is the child we should adopt. Thank you for your support and prayers.
Please feel free to forward to others who are willing to pray for us during this matching process.
Greg & Debra
Kristofer's TARE Information
Personal Profile
Kristofer is an intelligent and funny child. He does not take life too seriously and has a great sense of humor. He has a way of always letting you know what is on his mind. He is generally a straight "A" student and is popular with his peers. He is an active member of Boy Scouts and would like to work on being an Eagle Scout. Kristofer went to the NASTAR 2009 Ski and Snowboard Racing National Championships this year in Colorado. Kristofer placed 8th in the championship! He enjoys watching television, sleeping, playing dodge ball, chess, board games, and video games. Many days he can be found reading a book.
Desired Family Profile
Kristofer needs an active family who enjoys the outdoors. He wants to have siblings, preferably an older sister, and he would like to be in a rural area. He likes both cats and dogs. It is important that Kris's family be open about having Kris remain in contact with his older sibling. Kris needs a family who will provide structure and stability.
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