Strides for Adoption

Someone call the press! Two blogs in two consecutive days! WOOT WOOT. We had an amazing weekend with our friends and family. We took part in a adoption awareness event Strides For Adoption 5k run. It was put on by our adoption agency Bethany Christian services. It was a beautiful(warm & muggy) morning and we had a great turnout. Team Froman represented the event in full effect! The Team included: Myself, Teri, Mom, Dad, Miki Peek, Taegan Martin, Vince Reed, & Marco. Mom won first place in the walking division and Miki took home the top female runner! Teri and I had to laugh as we knew once mom learned it was a contest there was no doubt she would win. She donated her winnings to our adoption fund. THANKS MOM! I was unable to run due to my surgery and still being under restrictions, but Teri represented and ran! This was her first 5k and she did amazing. I was very proud of Teri as it was much tougher than expected. The temperature at race time was probably close to 85 degrees and you could cut the humidity with a knife. I helped Lisa with timing and handing out water:) I could not have picked a better job. After the race we decided we would throw a party at our house for everyone who ran for Team Froman.

What a great party....Carne Asada, chicken, tortillas, homemade salsa, mmm. We had our case worker Lisa over with her daughter Sarah, boyfriend Larry & the rest of Team Froman. It was so nice for everyone to mingle and talk about the day & adoption. I truly feel a connection to everyone who is involved. I explained that Lisa has become a part of our family as this process is very intimate and you learn about one another very quickly. It is so refreshing to know that we have an advocate such as her in our corner who is fighting for the exact same thing that we are! No matter how many times we change our minds and look at going another route Lisa is there to hold our hand clear the path! She is truly a blessing.

We will hopefully hear something this week about the children we are pursuing so please keep us in your prayers. It is funny as I have been a nervous wreck and Teri has been as cool as a cucumber!

THANK YOU ALL for your Prayers, Love, & Support!

Ryan & Teri