Pilgrims Now, Heirs Forever

These confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country (Hebrews 11:13-16).
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ (Romans 8-14-17).

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Official and permanent - adoption finalization in court

June 13th at 9:30 a.m. we (along with several friends and Grandpa) met at the family court. . . and Nathaniel was legally added to our family. His name was changed to match ours and he has all the rights and privileges of any biological child! He is our son!
Daddy and his boy just before the hearing
 
Mommy's sweet baby son. . . how I love him!
 
We are so thankful for this precious gift!
Grandpa was the family representative. GramMee was keeping Lydia's girls while Lydia and Tom were at the hospital for the birth of their third daughter (what a special day!).
At the witness bench listening to the judge (picture snapped unawares and shared with us. . . not really allowed)
He's our son for always! The judge and attorney. . .
And the dear friends who joined us for this significant event
One of Nathaniel's devoted big sisters giving him a congratulatory kiss as we got in the car to go home
Our so happy family! Our neighbor Colleen stopped by the house just after we got home and offered to take some family pictures for us - what a blessing! One with Grandpa too!



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