my "Feet" are tired from all this running

Here are a couple of updates from the past few weeks.  God has already answered some of the prayers and tears from my Valentine blog.  Remember I told you that God would take me through this challenging time and bring good news.  Well things are starting to look up.  Joshua 1:9 says Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.  This verse has been all over the place lately.  It was my verse of the day last week and several people keep sending it my way.  Thank you God!      

February 26th was the busiest day of our adoption process. It began at 5 AM as we woke up to take two online training courses, adoption physicals, and then adoption interviews for the rest of the day. It was worth it though.  We were able to get all of domestic paperwork, online classes, and home study items checked off our list.  Praise the Lord! 

Some of the final items we need to complete are our domestic group training courses, online profile, and adoption profile books.  We will be attending our next adoption group training course next week. This month's topic is Birth Parent Panel, please pray for this event.  Also we are working on our online profile and adoption profile books.  This includes writing letters to the birthmother and finding photos that best describes your life. Once we are done with our letters we will share those. 

I have to share this last piece with you. Adoption is not just for the parents it impacts the entire family.  This week our niece and nephew wrote letters for our adoption profile book. They wanted to write letters to their cousin. Kylen says he is excited to see his cousin and he wants to teach his cousin basketball and go to hockey games with them.  Gabby says, I will be your favorite cousin and I can't wait to meet you.  

   

Check list for all of those who are keeping score:

Domestic Packet -- CHECK
Domestic Adoption Courses -- CHECK
Home Study -- CHECK
Domestic Group Training Courses -- 1/4 CHECK
Online Profile -- 1/4 CHECK
Adoption Profile Books -- 1/4 CHECK