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We are Erik and Jennifer Lankford...married for 11 years! We are the proud parents of Isaac Joseph who was born June 15, 2007 and Hadleigh Jane who was born July 15, 2007. They were placed in our home when they were 10 days old and adopted SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. On November 2, 2010 we welcomed Libby Louise into our family and we couldn't be happier. In July of 2012 we welcomed Isaac's biological brother to our family. Jaiden's adoption finalized on Feb 14, 2013. On November 21, 2012 we welcomed Mollie Ryan in to our home to bring us up to 5 children. We live in Aspermont, TX. I have been doing photography for 9 years. I shoot with the CANON 5D Mark II in hopes of buying the 1D eventually. My favorite lenses are the 70-200 2.8 IS and the 85mm prime! I LOVE LOVE LOVE photographing families, children, newborns, high school seniors and maternity!!

Saturday, May 24, 2008

May 22, 2008

On this day we went to court. At 9:30 am and 10:30 am. At 9:30 we went in for Isaac's trial. His parents did not show up, nor did any other family member. We did not learn any new information as far as where his family was. Trial did not last long at all and the judge terminated rights to the parents. Technically there is a 90 day waiting period before we can file for the adoption. During this time the parents still have NO rights, but if a family member were to come into the picture they can fight for him. We don't have ANY concerns that this will happen! We are waiting on a call back from our lawyer to see about starting the process. The judge said that it will probably not take the full 90 days. Then at 10:30 we went in for Hadleigh's trial and the rights were also terminated to her parents. We found out that the dad is in jail and the mom just got out of jail. The judge WAIVED the 90 waiting period for her so we can go ahead and file papers for the adoption on her. The only thing that is holding us back is that we have to now get an Adoption Home Study done on our house. Once that is complete we can start the paper work. From what the judge said our lawyer is really good and on top of things. We actually found out that she has been calling the CPS caseworker to get the ball rolling! All that's to say that we are super BLESSED by all the prayers from EVERYONE....even people we don't know! Thank you to Raimey's Life Group, Thank you to ALL of our FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Thursday was a great day for us! PRAISE GOD!!

6 comments:

Lauren said...

I was wondering when you were going to put this news up....

God is faithful, Jennifer. He promised to give you the desire of your heart.

I am so happy for you.

One day your kids will know how lucky they were the day they met you.

Becky said...

I can't tell you how excited I am. Seriously, I cried when I got off the phone with you. What a long awaited prayer to finally be answered. God is good and Lauren is right - He DOES give us the desires of our hearts and this is only the BEGINNING for the Lankford family. Hadleigh and Isaac are the LUCKIEST kids on earth!!!

Kennell's said...

YAY!!!! I am tearing up!!! We are SO happy for you guys- thanks for all you do for us, thanks for Brookie's cake that she had a meltdown for, and thanks for bring such a great friend!!! Let's get together again really soon- without you having to WORK!!!! :) Kiss the kiddos for us!!

Ashley said...

Yeah! I am so excited for you guys! Congratulations!

Mema said...

It is well, it is well, with my soul! (I am, of course, singing out loud here!) Praising God for the great gift of parenthood! You are as big a blessing as your are blessed! Thanks to both of you for taking the risk of taking in such precious little ones into your home and most of all into your heart ... now and forever more!

Kathy said...

WHOOP!!!

(That's Aggiespeak for YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!)

Isaac Joseph Lankford

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Hadleigh Jane Lankford

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