With the start of 2016 comes the hope of new beginnings. Last year was so difficult for our family in so many ways. We found out that we lost our little guy that we thought we would be adopting and that Claudia was moving to Virginia within a 15 minute period on January 26, 2015. That was a very rough start to what would end up being one of the hardest years of my life so far. We grieved our adoption falling through. I still grieve it as we are coming up on the one year mark. I think about what our little guy might be doing and pray that he and his birthmother are doing well. We grieved Claudia moving to Virginia. We have a new normal now. It's not what we would choose, but it's our reality. We experienced some huge financial difficulties because of the adoption falling through and Claudia moving to Virginia. But we move forward.
With this new year, I am looking forward to new beginnings. I am excited to see what 2016 holds for us, and I am hopeful that it will be an amazing year for our family.
Last night, we met with a Miracle Hill representative and are beginning our journey to become licensed foster parents. We plan to foster children under 3, preferably siblings. We hope one day that there will be some kiddos in our home that need a forever family. That is our plan right now. It is both scary and exciting for me as we move forward. There is a lot to get done in order to be able to submit our paperwork and wait approximately two months for our license to be approved. So we are just beginning. There is so much hope for me in this new beginning.
January 1, 2015, I began my first full year as a loan officer at Hanover Mortgage. It was a good first year for me. I am thankful for my job, for the wonderful people I work with, for a great boss, and for the beginning of my second full year as a loan officer. I have goals that I look forward to meeting this year. In March 2015, Joey ended up going out on his own. He is now self-employed! He unexpectedly partnered with a friend last April and started a remodeling business. It is going well, and I am excited to see where 2016 takes them in this new business.
It's amazing how a new year can bring new hope, but it has for me. Thank you to those who have prayed for us, been there for us, and loved us well through 2015. We appreciate it so much! I am so thankful for family and friends who stand beside us in both the good and bad times. We could not do it without you.
With much love,
Jen
