Adoption Final: Ashley is Ours Forever

2010 February 24
by Brian Mosley

Today our little Ashley Angel becomes a Mosley. Two years ago Julie and I become foster parents and knew that our family would look a little less traditional.

Ashley was born September 5, 2008 and came to our home straight from the hospital 2 days later. We didn’t know at the time if she would be with us for 2 weeks, 2 months or forever.

At the courthouse today the judge made the adoption final.

She has her mom’s pretty brown hair.

She has her dad’s blue eyes.

She has her big sister’s love for talking.

She has her big brother’s love for laughing.

She is ours.

Until now we haven’t been able to post any pictures … so let me take 4 minutes to introduce you to the newest member of our family.

At the courthouse after the adoption.

22 Responses leave one →
  1. February 24, 2010

    Congrats Moseley’s! That is so exciting! THinking about your family on the this special day from NYC.

  2. Fred Rodenbach permalink
    February 24, 2010

    What a great slide show! Thanks for posting and for sharing this great news. Congratulations to all of you and God bless you for being His faithful servants and welcoming Ashley into your family with such great love and warmth. Love you guys!

  3. Jennifer permalink
    February 24, 2010

    What joy God gives! I got really choked up to see the video and wonder how you are feeling today. This little one you have loved as your own IS your own! Congratulations!

  4. Kara permalink
    February 24, 2010

    Praising God along with you for the blessing that is sweet Ashley!
    Hugs,
    Kara

  5. Michelle Rodenbach permalink
    February 24, 2010

    I love watching blessings, especially when they go both ways. Angel is the perfect middle name for her. Thanks for making Fred and me have a good cry. Your family is beautiful.

  6. Keith Mosley permalink
    February 24, 2010

    Ashley is the luckiest girl in the world. Congrats.

  7. Uncle Bob permalink
    February 24, 2010

    Thank you Brian and Julie for the wonderful photos of Ashley Angel with her new happy family. She is adorable! The love and warmth of your family is truly inspirational. God bless you all.

    Love,

    Uncle Bob

  8. robbie seay permalink
    February 24, 2010

    She’s gorgeous and the Seay’s are thrilled for you guys!
    Love and Congratulations from Houston,
    rs

  9. February 25, 2010

    Found you from Missy’s naptime twitter. Blessings on your family as it extended through Christ’s plan!!! Beautiful!

  10. Chad Mosley permalink
    February 25, 2010

    Gorgeous!! Congrats. We couldn’t be happier for ya’ll.

  11. Jennifer DeStefano permalink
    February 25, 2010

    Brian,
    Congratulations!! She is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s an “echo” for me.

  12. Cindy Evans permalink
    February 25, 2010

    Congratulations to all of you! And praise to the Lord for his gift of Ashley to your family. It is so incredible to see who we have been praying for these many months!

  13. Kris Mosley permalink
    February 25, 2010

    Based on the wonderful video, it’s hard to tell who’s blessed who more! Congratulations to all of you. What a great family. Thanks for sharing, I’ll be smiling for days! Great pics in there too, btw. You are a couple of great photogs… You have done a great job raising all three, we’re all very proud of you. K

  14. Gran and Grandpa Ferguson permalink
    February 26, 2010

    Thank you for sharing this joyous news with us. The love that all of you show for little Ashley is heartwarming to see. We are so glad that we had a chance to meet her in person when all of you made the long trip to Elyria for Thanksgiving over a year ago.

  15. February 27, 2010

    Congrats! What a great family you guys seem to be, and she is adorable. Made me smile!

  16. Debbie Smith permalink
    March 7, 2010

    Congratulations!!! I loved the video, you have a beautiful family and I am so happy for you all!! Ashley is just too cute, i especially loved the ending when everyone was laughing, so sweet!!!

  17. Aunt Judy permalink
    March 26, 2010

    Ashley is such a lucky little one and it is a treasure to have another addition to our family. Bless all of you and I can hardly wait to see you again!

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