One week from today.

One week from today, I get to hold my little girl in my arms and never worry again about the state taking her back.

One week from today, I get to hear the judge say that our little girl is officially a "Vesper."

One week from today, I can look my little girl in the eyes and say with confidence "You are my daughter and you are safe."

One week from today, I will still struggle with emotions of knowing her birth mom is on a fast track to destruction and that one day, we will have to have some very hard talks with our precious daughter.

One week from today, I will praise God, in new ways I can't even imagine right now, for blessing our family in ways I never even thought to ask.

One week from today, I will mourn for all the foster families I know who had hoped to be in our shoes, but were forced to say "Goodbye".

One week from today, when we tuck our precious daughter in and thank God for bringing her into our family, we will have new joy.

One week from today, when I hear her say "Mama", my heart just might explode with love and contentment.

One week from today, I will be praying for all the foster families I know who are hoping to be in our shoes soon.  I know their hearts are both thankful for us, but anxious for the outcome for their own little ones.

One week from today, we will celebrate with family and friends, who have prayed for us along this journey and have been rocks for us to lean on.

One week from today, I will reflect over the past 13 months and stand in awe of God's faithfulness to our family and to our precious daughter.

One week from today, our family will be complete.

Let the countdown BEGIN!

"A little child enters your life and fills a special place in your heart. A place you never even knew was empty!"

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