Conner's Interview for the Homestudy

On Saturday, April 25, we met Emily at Chik-Fil-A in Morganton for her to interview Conner. This was a perfect place to meet and we could let Braxton play while Conner answered his questions. I prepared Conner for some of the questions that might be asked. I told him she may ask him what he thought of his parents, what he enjoyed about school, what did he enjoy doing in his free time, what did he think about us adopting a girl from China, etc. I wanted him to be prepared and not afraid. Emily is amazing and is super easy to talk to, so I knew he would do great! She and Conner sat at a table across from Patrick and me and I could hear him talking. He did great and was very open about the things she asked him. When he finished he told me that was really easy! She asked him if he had any questions about the adoption or the process. He told her no that he kind of understand what would happen. Patrick and I have been very open with him about everything and how the process works. He has seen pictures of some of the children that have been adopted into other families and some that are still waiting to be adopted. We have explained the special needs that some of these children have and the needs that we are open to. I want him to feel a part of this process and know where his sister is coming from and what she will be losing when she comes to our family. She of course will gain so much, but she will also lose everything she has ever known, whether that be good or bad. It's familiar to her and it's all she has ever known. We pray for her heart daily that God would prepare her heart for us and for Him to also give her peace that only He can provide. We also pray that she feel that same peace immediately when she meets us for the first time. Continue praying for us as we continue on this journey that God has lead us down!