Four years ago today I was probably the most nervous I'd ever been. I was going to meet my son for the second time, only this time, he'd been told I wanted to be his Mom. He'd had a chance to see my family life book, and get a glimpse into what it may be like to become a Curtis. It was to be a somewhat casual visit, just to start getting to know each other. Of course, it was hard to be casual when the case manager, therapist, Guardian ad Litem, and his Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter were also all present. I will never forget seeing him walking in (we met at International Plaza) and he was just so small in stature, but with a smile that lit up the entire room!! I knew he loved superheroes and comics, so I'd brought him a book - the Marvel Encyclopedia of Superheroes. We looked through the book, grabbed a sandwich, and got a frozen yogurt. I remember having such an array of emotions - I'm not sure how to describe the combination of elation at becoming my sweet boys Mom, and being so terrified that I was not equipped to be a single parent to a black teenaged boy. I hadn't slept the night before and had so many questions. After our short visit was over, I had the greatest sense of peace. The peace that only God can provide and that surpasses all understanding. In that moment, watching my RDski walk off, knowing he was going back to his current foster home, I knew that it wouldn't be very long until he didn't have to leave with someone else. That soon, he'd be coming home with me, forever and ever. 💜 #adoption #adoptionmeanslove #fostercareadoption #fostercare #wendyswonderfulkids #WWK #HeartGallery #HeartGalleryTampa #RDski #adoptionrocks #DTFA #DaveThomasFoundationForAdoption
