As I dressed Elsie Thursday morning, I thought about how the 10:00 court hearing would affect our lives. In practice, nothing would change. She would get out of bed the next morning, have a bottle, and go through the routine we've established over the last 6 and a half months. However, in the eyes of the law, a very big change was taking place. On paper, Elsie was known by a different name. On paper, she "belonged to" an adoption agency. On paper, we were only known as her guardian. During our court hearing, it was so comforting and final to hear the judge pronounce us as the parents of this precious little girl. She explained to us the permanency of this adoption. Nothing--absolutely nothing can now change the fact that Elsie is the daughter of Jason and Cindy Watson. Elsie is forever the sister of Miranda, Clare and Grant Watson. We are so thrilled to have this final step complete. Elsie, we are so grateful that the Lord has allowed us to be your forever family!
