'I fell in love with Isla the first time I saw her.' Two-year-old who spent 700 days in foster care gets parade on adoption day.
The couple decided early on that if Isla was able to be adopted, they would work to keep her a part of their family forever.
After two years of ups and downs and uncertainty, the Moodys learned in February that they would be able to adopt Isla. As they waited for a court date, thehit the U.S. and closed the courthouse in the family's hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Once the courthouse began to move proceedings online, the Moodys were able to secure a date. They formalized the adoption of Isla on a couch in their living room, with more than two dozen family and friends watching on Zoom.Isla Moody, 2, was adopted on April 30, 2020, after spending her entire life in foster care.
"Everybody wanted to be part of Isla's adoption, but I thought I can't do this right now, we'll throw a party later," said Cayela Moody."A friend asked if it would be OK to throw a parade and I said that'd be fine. I wanted people who supported us and Isla to be able to celebrate because they've been part of this, too."Isla Moody, 2, was adopted on April 30, 2020, after spending her entire life in foster care.
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