Talon's Adoption Story

I realized the other day that I have a few friends who read my blog but are not on facebook. I have been talking on facebook the last few weeks about my friend Heather, her family and especially her baby Talon. Many of you may have read my stuff on facebook or have seen some of the stories on the news.
Let me give you some back ground...
Heather has been my brother's best friend since they were 12 (and I was 14). (Heather's mom was my aunt's Mia Maid and Laurel's teacher too.) She lived on the street next to us and dated at least one of my brother's best friends but never him. I have all sorts of crazy funny stories about her and she is a dear friend of mine. Apparently many many moons ago I told Heather that "If you are crying over a boy, he isn't worth having." Many many moons later I was crying and she reminded me of that. I haven't forgotten it either.
Heather and her husband have a wonderful 7 year old son but have been unable to have more children for one reason or another. (This is another way in which Heather and I have bonded.) She went through LDSFS and was not "picked" for adoption. They finally decided to go privately and were picked to be the parents of Talon. Talon was born on June 9th (6 days after my baby niece Katie was born.)

All of this is on Heather's blog as well...Talon was born to a mother who was a drug addict. He was in the hospital for several days after birth getting off the drugs that were in his system when he was born. During this time, the birth mother lost her other two child, she was deemed unfit to have them in her custody. She also happens to be part Native American and lives on the "res" in Minnesota. Talon is only 3/16 Indian and therefore technically does NOT fit the rules and regulation on keeping him with the tribe but for whatever reason, those in charge decided to fight the adoption.
Just over a week ago, Heather and her family had to had over baby Talon to the Indian authorities. This has been a horrible ordeal for everyone involved. I just wanted to let my friends know more about it. I know that you all are so supportive of me and pray for me...I ask at this time that you too pray for Heather and her family. They are also trying to raise money to appeal. There is information on her blog pertaining to this if you are able to do anything. If you do watch the news story of when they gave Talon up...be prepared to cry. It is heartbreaking!

This of course is the abridged version. On her blog is much more information, many of the interviews they have had and photos of this adorable baby.