Transition, Adoption, and Bonding Part 2

Skyping. First of all, this is an amazing tool that makes me feel like I am living in an episode of The Jetsons. I realize this technology has been around for quite a while, but it is new to me. When Baby M was able to look at my phone and see his new family looking at him and hearing them call his name, this became very real for me. This adoption is really going to happen!!  Actually, I think it became real for everybody. Baby M seems to understand that this is not like TV. He is wanting to interact with them, showing them his toys, and basically being just a ham for them. His new family is seeing that their son is happy and thriving as he plays in front of their very eyes. I can see that each time we Skype, they fall more and more in love with their beautiful boy. Their anticipation to bring him home grows.   The good thing for Baby M is that he can see their faces and expressions better than in a picture. He can hear their voices. This hopefully is another tool that will make the transition easier for him. This is another bonding tool that works on both ends. My job is to be available to Skype as well be enthusiastic and postive about towards Baby M towards his new family. And I love this job.

But something else is happening we Skype. I am getting to  know his new family them too. They are amazing!!!! I can see that they love this child. As a foster mom, I can hope for nothing better. Not that I have any influence over the decisions about Baby M's future, but I am now reassured that where he is going is a good place. He will be loved and cherished just as he should. They will teach him about Jesus and give him all that he needs to grow healthy and happy. And that might make it a bit easier for me to let him go when the time comes.