To say a lot has happened in the past few months would be somewhat of an understatement.
There has been a mixture of good, bad, and really bad – I guess that’s life?
Let’s start with the bad and just get it over with.
I haven’t discussed this at all in this forum, but Casey’s mom is sick. Very sick. She battled lung cancer, and not two months after treatments were completed, tumors were found in her brain. There isn’t words to describe the news that we received two months ago, when they stated that typical prognosis is a year.
A year left to live.
Clearly, the doctors don’t know. It could be more, it could be less. But mortality has come crashing around our family.
Your prayers, thoughts, mojo, and good wishes are more than welcome as we walk this journey. I would do anything to take the pain out of Casey’s eyes. Out of his family’s hearts. Instead, we can only walk the journey. Treasure the moments. Create and then write out the memories. Collect the moments for the days ahead, because we’ll need them to fall back on when darkness falls.
About two weeks after finding out this news, Casey got laid off. Ever here that when it rains it pours? Totally true.
However, I was so proud of Casey. Of course he was shocked and sad, but he made finding a job his job, and within three weeks he was employed again. He even managed to find another job that only works half day on Friday! Lucky guy. And even more amazing, the place that hired him created a position FOR him *they weren’t even hiring!* because he is so valuable. Although this turned out for the best in many ways, it was a terrifying three weeks, and I’m grateful to Casey, my Mom, and our friends that were wonderfully supportive.
And the best news? Our home study is complete and all of our documents have been sent in to become licensed foster/adoptive parents. It will be another couple of months of waiting, but we have done everything we can do. We’re very excited.
Our 4 year wedding anniversary is coming up on Thursday, and we will be flying to Maine for a long weekend. I can’t wait to see everyone up there – it’s been a year since I’ve seen everyone (except Stacey, who came to NC to visit-woohoo!!). It will be some much needed time together, time away, and lots of memories to be made.
So there are the major updates for now.
What’s been going on with you?
So sorry to hear about Casey’s mom! Cancer is a a…hole! Sending you lots of good thoughts and warm wishes. I hope you guys will at least be able to have many cherishable moments with in the time you have left together.
Glad that Casey managed to find a new job so fast!
Happy that you got your home study finished! Hope you won’t have too wait to long! And most definitely hope that Casey’s mom will get to meet her grandchildren (if I recall correctly, you’re hoping to foster/adopt siblings, right?).
Sending hugs!
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I am sorry to hear about Casey’s mom too. I saw the FB post about the job. So glad that worked out and things are looking up! Enjoy your trip!
So sorry to hear about Casey’s mom. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers.
I hope Casey’s new job is that much better than the old one. It seems like it was meant to be!
And congrats on completing the home study. I remember how much work it was for my friend when she went through the process. It was all worth it, of course. Her son, who she adopted when he was born, is now 6!
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Keeping you iny prayers and thoughts. So sorry about the cancer prognosis. Hugs.
Fantastic news on the fostering and adoption front.
Sending love and mojo and all good things. You guys are amazing.
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I am so sorry to hear of Casey’s momma. There isn’t anything more I can say or do except to say I’m truly sorry and will keep her in my thoughts.
Also? YAY, Casey! While I’m sure it was terrifying to go through that period of unemployment, he clearly is brilliant (we already knew that) and has been duly recognized for said brilliance. Hopefully, this new job will be a happy change.
And double YAY! Congratulations on completing your course to become foster/adoptive parents!!! Dear friends of mine, a lesbian couple, recently completed their own course and are now the proud foster parents of 2 adorable, challenging, young girls. They couldn’t be happier (or more tired lol). It won’t be long before you and Casey get to shower your own love on a person who deserves every ounce of what you both have to give. May it be everything you’ve hoped for and more. <3
I am so sad to hear about Casey’s Mom’s cancer diagnosis. However ill or grave the diagnosis I know that being with you and Casey will be a comfort to her.
So glad to hear things are progressing with your plans to bring a child into your home.
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