Counting For Caleb {3}

On the cold dreary afternoon of February 15, our ordinary day was transformed into an extraordinary one with a singular phone call.  The extremely chipper adoption caseworker excitedly shared that a birthmother (who I will refer to as Janey) had requested a meeting with us to discuss a potential match.

The pounding in my chest served as a distraction, and forcing myself to focus on the information being presented was a real challenge.  The most interesting and unusual take-away from that conversation was the fact that Janey recognized Scott's parents, brother, and sister in law while studying our profile book.  In years' past, Scott's family owned and operated a small daycare in a neighboring community.  As chance would have it, they had lovingly cared for Janey's older children.  This was a definite answer to her prayers and a solution to one of her many concerns.  The genuineness of our family was confirmed in her mind and great peace came from this realization.

On February 22, we met our caseworker, Janey, her sister, and her friend at a local restaurant for what probably looked like a casual lunch date to the other diners.  I would like to say that it was less stressful and intimidating than our first match meeting with Ashley, but that would be a down right lie.  With that said, we approached this experience like all other realms of our life...with absolute realness and honesty.

Thankfully, we had an instant connection and conversation flowed easily.  Janey had a handwritten list of questions and concerns which helped eliminate the uncomfortable silence that sometimes exists in new relationships.

At the end of our lunch date, I was graciously invited to her next Dr.'s appointment on March 1 which was an encouraging sign.  An in-depth ultrasound was scheduled for that visit, and I was so thankful for the opportunity to soak in as much as absolutely possible.