One door closes...

Well, I feel like the adoption chapter in my 'Tori book' is closed. I don't think the whole book is closed, and I'm thankful for that...but I truly believe the possibility of adoption is gone. I believe that Kristofer and I will be a part of Tori's life, but to what extent? Only time will tell.


Tori's dad called last Thursday night and we talked for a while just catching up. He said he's turned his life around and that she is his everything. He shared things that they do together, her favorite foods, and other details about her. She got on the phone with me and when I said 'Hey Tori', I'm about 90% sure she said 'ma ma ma.' I'm not going to lie, that stung a little, but she sounded happy and I have to believe that her father really has changed. I told him never to hesitate to call us if he needed anything and that we'd love to keep in contact, but that we'd leave that up to him. We'll see what happens. For now, I'm just glad that she seems to be okay. She was not a foster child to me, she was my baby, and I provided for her and made her top priority when her bio parents couldn't. Now it is time for me to trust that her father will do what is right and that she will be loved as she deserves.  He has sent me several text messages since our conversation Thursday night.  He has sent several pictures of her.  She is as precious as always.