The big day!

Tomorrow is our big day in court. We have put in to get De Facto parent status which if granted will give us the ability to have an attorney present to represent us and give us a voice in the court room. We have had Shane in our home for exactly 14 months and our attorney doesn't see any reason why we shouldn't be granted De Facto status. We have also learned that the county social worker is not recommending reunification any longer. Shane's Mom has decided that she will relinquish her rights and allow us to adopt Shane but Shane's dad is still trying to fight to get him. So in court tomorrow they will decide to either give Shane's dad 6 more months to change or terminate reunification rights. If they are terminated then he will have a chance to appeal which can prolong the process. But we could still be moving towards adoption. Either way we have been told that the process remaining could take about a year before an adoption would be finalized. We haven't put too many details out for everyone to know but we appreciated all of those who prayed and fasted on our behalf. It is much appreciated. We have awesome family and support systems that we love and appreciate. We will keep everyone updated after court tomorrow. Keep us and little Shane in your prayers tonight!!