Sometimes, it feels like the start gun will never fire. You know it will, but you are so focused on running the race, that you just can't wait to go! Well, that has been my point of view lately. Bethany and I were accepted by our adoption agency, Lifeline Children's Services, in November, and that opened the door for us to pursue starting our homestudy with our local Department of Human Services. The homestudy is a three month long series of interviews, visits, and education so we can be approved to be adoptive parents.
We were able to talk to the great people here, and get the paperwork in place, but it was just our luck that the holidays fell right in our path. We were told that our social worker would be calling us, but that because of the holidays, it might not be right away. Hmm, that is not what I wanted to hear! Still, I understand it, and that's just another part of the adventure. We are working on preparing our home for our child, and figuring out how to make our home into their home. Maybe we will have to wait a few more days for that phone call to come, but we wont be bored while we wait. There is so much to prepare, and so much to learn.
In coming posts, I'll talk more about what we have learned, but suffice it to say, we have learned a lot! Who knew that there was so much to know about parenting, right? God is good to us though, and takes care of our needs. We have been able to raise $3,714.00 so far, through a mix of saving and fundraisers. God will take care of us, and when we look back on this time, it wont seem like so long to wait.
Abe Kennedy
Prospective Adoptive Father
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