“Forever Forever” — Placement Day is Set

We officially have a placement date for James. ❤️

Over the past three months, we’ve had the incredible gift of time — time to visit, to laugh, to learn each other’s personalities, and to begin shaping what our new family will look like.

It all started with our first Sunday visit at Dave & Buster’s — lots of games, lots of competition, and even more smiles. Since then, we’ve shared some really special moments together. We had a Christmas morning celebration of our own, opening presents and creating new traditions. In January, we were snowed in during the big winter storm — which turned into cozy movie time and lots of laughs.

Little by little, this house has started to feel more and more like his home.

James loves his new bedroom. He chose a deep blue color for one of the walls and his bookcase — bold and confident, just like him.

And Maggie? She has officially declared him her best friend. While he watches movies or plays his VR, Maggie brings her toys into his room and stretches out across his bed.

We also took a trip to Brad's parents’ farm, where James pet chickens and goats for the first time — and now he’s convinced he’s going to have goats when he grows up.

Next week, we get to move James into our home for placement — or as he says, “forever forever.”

A Big Transition Ahead

This next step is incredibly exciting — and we know it will come with challenges. Changing schools mid-year will be tough. He’s excited but understandably nervous.

One thing he keeps saying? He wants to play soccer. ⚽ And we can’t wait to surprise him with the news that he’s already signed up for spring soccer.

Thank You

So many of you have sponsored puzzle pieces, gifted items from our wishlist, and covered us in prayer. James has been so thankful knowing people are cheering him on — even those he hasn’t met yet.

We are counting down the days until “forever forever” officially begins. ❤️