She also came out to the car when Mallory picked her with a glowing smile and a report card worthy of honor roll. She was proud of herself, and we were too. On the way to the doctor's office, she called her Gigi, Mammaw, and Auntie K to tell them her good news. Once the physical was complete, immunizations updated and report card in hand, Mal and T dropped off her completed enrollment application for Ruskin Christian School. T. was able to see the paper work get finalized and observe the school campus with after school activities. She watched Kevin's JV basketball practice and showed her Papouli her report card. I wish I could have recorded her as she ran up to him yelling, "Papouli, look at my report card!" What a blessing to have so many family members "ooooh" and "awwww" over her. She ran and gave her cousin, Micaiah, a hug and watched her practice basketball for a bit.
She's already planning to be on the 5th/6th grade cheerleading squad when she starts school the Monday following Thanksgiving. The athletic department gave her a Ruskin Christian Cheer hoodie. She proudly sported it around the campus and skipped happily along. Everyone, we introduced to her, she would show the hoodie and say, "See! It's official! I'm a student." So many of our church and school friends from RCS were gracious and kind to her and told her how happy they were to meet her. She was truly encircled by love that day. So thankful for a church and school family that loves the kids as their own.
Some of you may wonder why she isn't attending school with Mallory at Seffner Christian. Well, there are a few reasons, and it all basically boils down to God's plan for T's life.
1. SCA's middle school program is completely full with no available spots. (Mal would love to have her at SCA, but God has her at RCS for a reason).
2. It's important for T to meet friends that live close by to her. Many of the SCA students live in Seffner, Plant City, Dover, Lakeland, and Brandon which make it difficult for play dates and sleep overs.
3. To have Mallory as a mom and principal during this transition may pose a little much for T. She wouldn't be able to get away with anything. LOL!
All in all, after last Thursday's visit to RCS, we know God meant for T. to be there. She is so excited to have Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Tuch as her teachers. She's ready to make honor roll next quarter at her new school!
Here's our timeline for the next step's in the process:
* Nov 16-18 (Fri-Sun): Another overnight visit with T
* Nov 17 (Sat): Church Welcoming Shower/ Daddy-Daughter Date Night.
- Mal will attend the shower while Kevin takes T on a date. Welcoming showers can be a little overwhelming for a child and can create some confusion.
* Nov 18 (Sun): T will attend Baby Maddox's dedication at Skycrest Baptist in Clearwater.
* Nov. 21 (Wed): Move in day! T is convinced we will need two cars to move her stuff. :)
* Nov. 22 (Thurs): First Thanksgiving with the family!
* Nov 23 (Fri): First family pictures
* Nov 24 (Sat): school supply shopping
* Nov 25 (Sun): T's first official Sunday at FBC of Ruskin
* Nov 26 (Mon): First day of school at RCS
* Late February: we're praying our court date for finalization!
Again, we are so thankful for the love and blessings that our friends an family shown us. We would like to say a special thank you to the friends and co-workers at SCA who showered us with many gift cards yesterday.
Yes, we will be posting a picture of T. and reveal her name (online) once she moves in. She is legally free for adoption and we will then have custody of her and can post for friends and family to see both near and far. :)
Psalm 68:4-6
Sing praises to God and to his name!
Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.
His name is the Lord—
rejoice in his presence!
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—
this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
God places the lonely in families;
this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
God places the lonely in families;
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