Officially a forever family, the Redmons celebrate back home. “I never dreamed that we would be here,” Jeralee says. “We had a totally different plan, but I never look back and think what would my biological kids look like. We always point to these kids and say, ‘This is what they look like.’”
going to try. Joshua and Jeralee approached this bump as they did with every other thing in life – they prayed about it and trusted that God’s plan would be done.
The day before the adoptions, they got approval to have all three adoptions take place in one day, at the same time, in the same court- house. Jeralee says even the lawyer was shocked that this happened, but she could only respond with, “Only God.”
•••
At the courthouse, the actual adoption process is quick and easy. The judge confirms that Joshua and Jeralee have done the pre-court paperwork and procedures and then asks each of them individually if they understand from this day on, they will be the rightful parents of these children and must assume all responsibility as awarded to a biological parent. With giant smiles, Joshua and Jeralee affirm they want that role.
Less than 30 minutes after walking in the courthouse, the Redmons leave a family of five. When returning from the courthouse, Jeralee excitedly told Ayden that he was now adopted. “Ayden, you’re adopted,” she told him. “You’re going to be with us forever and ever.” Ayden added with a smile, “and never, never leave.” They arrive home and tuck the sleeping Abby Mae in her crib. Jeralee prepares lunch for Ayden and Cheyenne. Afterwards, Jeralee holds Ayden on the couch. Next to her, Joshua cuddles with Cheyenne. Both children slowly fall asleep and Joshua and Jeralee continue to hold their children. “I think back to when I prayed that this be the year we meet our forever
child, and the Lord said, ‘Let me introduce you to your forever children,’” Jeralee shakes her head in awe. “Amazing!” n
Go to
buckner.org/a-forever-family to see more photos of the Redmon’s adoption day.
WINTER 2015 ISSUE • Buckner Today 25
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60