On Monday, December 7th, we received a long awaited phone call, and started packing. The next day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we hopped in the van and drove some 1300 miles in two days.
After arriving at our destination, a few states away, we finally met a little boy we had first heard about in the spring, a toddler we had decided in August to foster-to-adopt. We spent about three days with him, getting to know him and letting him get to know us. And then, on that Saturday, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the three of us headed back home, arriving in Oregon last Sunday evening. The little guy was a real trooper, and he has been doing very well, getting used to his new home and our two older children.
In six months we'll be able to pursue adoption, which has been our goal all along. After what happened last year, we are, of course, a bit wary of what could possibly go wrong. However, this situation is quite different (it is a foster-to-adopt through state agencies) and everything has gone well—incredibly well, actually—so far.
Meanwhile, I'm working to, well, do some work as our household adjusts to another young one. My wife and I are now outnumbered, but happily so. Life is mysterious, God is good, and the light of love continues to shine down and onto the path of our pilgrimage here on earth.
After arriving at our destination, a few states away, we finally met a little boy we had first heard about in the spring, a toddler we had decided in August to foster-to-adopt. We spent about three days with him, getting to know him and letting him get to know us. And then, on that Saturday, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the three of us headed back home, arriving in Oregon last Sunday evening. The little guy was a real trooper, and he has been doing very well, getting used to his new home and our two older children.
In six months we'll be able to pursue adoption, which has been our goal all along. After what happened last year, we are, of course, a bit wary of what could possibly go wrong. However, this situation is quite different (it is a foster-to-adopt through state agencies) and everything has gone well—incredibly well, actually—so far.
Meanwhile, I'm working to, well, do some work as our household adjusts to another young one. My wife and I are now outnumbered, but happily so. Life is mysterious, God is good, and the light of love continues to shine down and onto the path of our pilgrimage here on earth.
Lovely to hear your exciting news Carl. Will pray all goes well.
Posted by: Stephen Sparrow | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Blessings and prayers for you all this Advent season. A real Gaudete week!
Posted by: W. | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Carl, I am so happy for you, your wife and the children. I will keep you all in my prayers that all goes well.
Posted by: Sharon | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Lucky kids. Lucky parents. Cool.
Posted by: Ed Peters | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:16 AM
How wonderful!
Posted by: Mrs O | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Yes, excellent. Today is our family's adoption day. Eight years ago. Blessings to your family and of the season, Carl.
Posted by: Todd | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 08:15 AM
How exciting! My prayers are with your family.
Posted by: Evan | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Thank you, everyone, for the kind wishes and prayers. I appreciate it. And best wishes, Todd, to you and your family on the anniversary of your adoption. Things are a bit chaotic here, of course; the funny thing is that the little guy has probably adjusted more easily to the big change in his life than anyone else!
Posted by: Carl E. Olson | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations to your whole family and congratulations to the new Olson! God bless you all.
Posted by: Gail F | Friday, December 18, 2009 at 08:32 AM