Folks Of Interest Sharing good news, my family

I know this is WAAAAAAAYYYYY off topic, but with all the posts about people p***ing, surgeries, scary accidents and deceases, I thought we could use a more positive life experience post.

This Friday, October 23rd 2009, my family and I have an appointment in family court, doesn't sound good so far .

Let me try to explain, about 2 years ago my wife and I decided we missed something in our lives, kids, we had a great life, good jobs, great house, lot's of hobbies, space, time and more money then we knew what to do with, but no future or legacy to leave behind and lot's of love to give. We first discussed having some kids of our own, but decided we were too old to start and neither one of use likes babies (diapers and noise a****st other inconveniences) so we looked into adoption. We decided that a domestic adoption, kids from foster care, born and raised in America was the right approach for us. It took us the better part of a year to get through all the paperwork to be approved to adopt, international adoptions are often faster then local ones (made in China is faster, go figure). We received our final approval July 2008, but didn't have a specific kid or kids in mind, so we started looking.

Initially we decided we wanted to adopt two kids, didn't care about race, ethnicity, gender and were flexible on age, so we thought it would go fast.. Well it took us until late April 2009 to find the right kids for us, as soon as we saw their picture online we decided they were the ones for us.. One little snag, there were 4 of them, all siblings, 2 boys, 2 girls. Exactly one month after we saw the first picture we picked them up from foster care and brought them home; Jessica 17, Jason 16, Sam 8 and Grace 7. The ride has been a great one so far, we don't always feel in control and there have been some surprises, but overall we are very very very very happy with the decision we have made and we are a real family in every sense of the word.

Friday we are going to see the judge to make the adoption final, the kids names will be changed to ours, and the whole process is finally over, just over 2 years after we attended our first information session.

Anyone who is interested in adding some kids to their family and is considering adoption, please do us all a favor "Buy American" (or where ever you live). Just in Texas alone there are over 4,000 kids awaiting a forever family (adoption) and all of us have some skills to teach them and help make the hot rod hobby live on.

I've attached some pics of my kids.. I'm so happy with them and all of them helping on the hot rod we are building together is a fathers dream come true.

 

Cool story. I have a good freind in Dallas that has adopted 2 children from Guatamala and 3 from Houston ( drug addicted mother, no father, etc. ) I am sure those kids appreciate you and your wifes kindness and the love you have shown them. Good Luck with the Hot Rod. Do you need a 40 year old ( I need some help with my car)

 

Way,way cool.

 

That's some cool stuff man! Hey Zombo, as a skater for life I'm digging the Animal Chin avatar!!

 

Wow that is awesome congratulations. I was adopted and was blessed enough to have a mom and dad who enjoy hot rodding and were awesome enough to p*** it on to me. Good luck with your family and all of yalls future projects.

 

VERY COOL!! i HAVE 13 YEAR OLD BOY AND BETWEEN FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL HE KEEPS ME BUSY, I WOULD TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING CONGRATS

 

Would'nt trade it sorry son haha

 

I loved the pics and I am sure the BOYS especially like there new enviroment, what a beautiful thing. Looks like you are providing them the family support that will be good for there upbringing. Way to go. Iceman

 

Thanks, but no thanks, I've got 4 now, don't need to trade for another. (happy you corrected later)

Actually Grace, my 7 yo GIRL is the one most into the hotrod, especially after I let her weld some stuff, she wants to go to work every day right after she comes home from school.

 

A truly great thing for all concerned. Walk forward in measured steps..... DAD. I think one of these days you may look back and not remember what life was like without them.

 

You're good people. Damn proud of you for doing that contribution. It is a big undertaking on just one under roof let alone 4. You and the wife are special folks. (the good kind of special lol. )

Good luck to y'all and as fellow Texan Billy Joe Shaver from Beautiful Downtown Corisicana sings in Live Forever...

"you fathers and you mothers
be good to one another
please try to raise your children right
don't let the darkness take em
don't make em feel forsaken
just lead em safely to the light..."

Good on ya!

 

Awesome! Congratulations!

 

Congradulations there should be more families like that in the world

 

What a beautiful family you now have. Congrats!
Please bring them all to the Lonestar Roundup in April. Would love to meet them and you and your wife and shake your hand.

 

That's an awesome thing you and your wife are doing. Here's to a few "atta boy' atta girl" to you both. Best regards for your family and the future together.

 

The world could use alot more people like you!

 

That is a wonderful thing you are doing!

 

Having grown up at Boys town. I think there will be a special place for you two in heaven. Thank you.

 

On topic totally I am a single father Ive been doing it by myself since he was 2 months old abd hes 11 now, you got a beautiful family thats what its all about having some one to share your knowledge with . Remember a family that plays together stays together .

 

They may not be Chinese but it looks like
you have set up quite a nice little sweat shop.

Just kiddin', that's awesome. It takes alot of
heart to take on 4, especially those ages. kudos.

 

Wow, that is amazing. You are your wife are very good people. Best of luck to you and blessings your way!

 

Very cool.

 

god bless all of you and you should get a big hug from the hamb family

 

AWESOME story!!! congrats all around to you & the kiddos! you are all very lucky to have each other!!

 

Good on you! Awesome family!!

 

Good for you. As far as being off topic I don't think any one will say a Neg thing about it. Besides you do have some project pics in there.
Eric

 

All the best from us to you and your new expanded and enriched family!
The older children needing adoption and loving caring parents are so many and you have taken on a great responsibility and a great joy.

 

I used to be a caseworker for CPS in Texas, and saw how many older children went unadopted. Everyone wants an infant, so older kids are rarely adopted. Thanks for helping out some kids that needed a family.

Slonaker

 

Thats Great!..
My wife recently adopted my daughter, couldnt ask for a better mom,and role model . Both girls were so happy about it..
So was Dad

 

Right on! The World needs alot more people like you! Plus you got to get out of all the diaper thing, bonus for sure. Great family you have and you have made a difference, to that is the noblest of honors.


Tim