Meet Deven:
In July of 2012 we were approached by our friends who were fostering Deven and told that he needed a forever home. We met him, prayed about adopting him, and decided to move forward with an adoption plan. We moved to a larger house and waited for approval from Social Services. Because of some circumstances beyond our control, Deven was placed in another home. He had good parents, but didn't quite fit with their family, so they decided not to adopt him.
We got a call on November 6th saying that Deven was available for adoption and needed a new home as soon as possible. We brought him home on November 14th.
We have had him in our home for three days now and have loved every minute.
We are technically his foster parents. In about 3 months we will be able to apply to be his pre-adoptive placement. Then, 6 months after that, we can file the paperwork to adopt him.
So, I would like you to meet our son:
Deven is a 6 year old who is ALL boy. He loves legos, blocks, trucks, balls, and castles. Frogs are his favorite animal and green his favorite color. He is a great artist and has already plastered his room with his artwork. He is very considerate of Ari but doesn't like her knocking down his buildings :)
He has had a rough start in life and has some special needs, but tries his best and brings a wonderful spirit into our home.
Congratulations! What a beautiful boy—and family! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome Ashley, Ben, and Ari!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you posted something about what has been going on! It sounds like things are going great so far and I hope/pray they continue. He's one lucky little guy :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy for all of you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such great news. These pictures brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! We love him already. He looks like he is fitting in great and already getting along with Ari. Love the family photos- a house, a boy and a girl, a white picket fence and small business owners. Living the American dream! :)
ReplyDeleteYou made me cry. Being a temprary foster parent I know how hard it is to find kids like Deven a forever home and how much they need them. You two are incredible and will be such a blessing to him.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you, and so thankful that you have brought these precious children into such awesome families.
ReplyDeleteSqueeee! That is so wonderful, Ashley! I am so excited to get to know more about Deven! He is too cute, and I am so happy for you guys!!!!
ReplyDeleteA family of 'Ahs'!!!
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