Hard to believe it, but our home study is done done done! We had the last step of our approval process this afternoon: the home safety check. While we over-prepped (in a BIG way), our extra-preparation made the home visit very stress-free and quick. As Ethan said, "Our house is very safe for babies."
We have two more steps before we can be chosen by our birthmother. First, we need to compile an adoption family profile. This profile is a mini-scrapbook about our family. It includes a birthmother letter, a run down on who we are, and pictures that show the essence of our life. A huge task when you consider how many pictures we take in our family! It is staggering to think about writing a letter to the woman who is/will be carrying our child - we love her already for her sacrifice and soft heart. Plus, how in the world are we supposed to condense our very full lives into neat, little paragraphs?! *whew* We continue to enjoy the process!
Secondly, we need to finish raising support for our next financial deadline. We need just over $6000 to reach our next goal. Despite the HUGENESS of these types of deadlines, we are confident that the Lord will provide: He has already through meeting our regular monthly needs PLUS these extra adoption needs. Very exciting. If you are willing to help us with a game night, bake sale, or silent auction, please let us know! We will also be sending out applications for different adoption grants in the next few weeks.
Please continue to pray with us! Our God is gracious and good. We don't know exactly what His plan is for our family, but we know it will be best!
Friday, January 8, 2010
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