We got a call that our application has been received, and they are starting the process of requesting letters from our references. We're supposed to get a call in about three weeks to arrange our orientation.
I think we have an orientation and then an interview. Or maybe an orientation and then an interview and then classes? I'm kind of regretting that I didn't specifically set out to memorize the order of steps in the process (since I knew they were all written down for us somewhere). I trusted my memory, forgetting that the emotional impact of this would take "mental space" precedence over the details of the process.
I had to work from home yesterday, so I was there to get the call. That was nice. It's hard to be patient sometimes.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A few more steps...
Yesterday, we went from government building to government building to start going through all the necessary steps for the adoption application process -- background checks, fingerprinting, even getting a copy of our marriage license.
It took almost all day, and it was COLD outside. The wind was enough to cause instant headaches and earaches.
We had to visit four buildings in three counties to take care of all of it -- not to mention a stop at the bank for a few financial arrangements and a stop at Steak 'n Shake for lunch, where I would bet twenty bucks that we sat not all that far from Sandi Patty.
Boy... this is a little tricky, for my first post. We've been encouraged to provide only limited personal information (NO LAST NAMES!), and I'm not used to that level of anonymity... I find myself unsure what I can post that will keep us relatively anonymous.
I'm sure as we continue these steps, I'll get more comfortable with writing about all of this.
Really, for me, the big thing about yesterday was that it started to make everything feel so much more concrete. There's a long way to go -- this was the first few steps of a marathon -- but they were important, necessary steps towards adoption.
I can't even begin to tell you all how excited even THESE steps are making me. To be able to provide a loving home for a child who needs us... I can't imagine doing anything more important.
It took almost all day, and it was COLD outside. The wind was enough to cause instant headaches and earaches.
We had to visit four buildings in three counties to take care of all of it -- not to mention a stop at the bank for a few financial arrangements and a stop at Steak 'n Shake for lunch, where I would bet twenty bucks that we sat not all that far from Sandi Patty.
Boy... this is a little tricky, for my first post. We've been encouraged to provide only limited personal information (NO LAST NAMES!), and I'm not used to that level of anonymity... I find myself unsure what I can post that will keep us relatively anonymous.
I'm sure as we continue these steps, I'll get more comfortable with writing about all of this.
Really, for me, the big thing about yesterday was that it started to make everything feel so much more concrete. There's a long way to go -- this was the first few steps of a marathon -- but they were important, necessary steps towards adoption.
I can't even begin to tell you all how excited even THESE steps are making me. To be able to provide a loving home for a child who needs us... I can't imagine doing anything more important.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Here We Go!
If you're stopping by, you know the "big news".
This blog will chronicle our journey to adopt our baby. Yay!
Details and developments will be posted as they become available, but there will likely be big long stretches of nothing at times. We will update once every two weeks at a minimum - as soon as we know it, you'll know it.
I'll fill in all the details of what we know so far in the next post. For now, I gotta get back to work!
This blog will chronicle our journey to adopt our baby. Yay!
Details and developments will be posted as they become available, but there will likely be big long stretches of nothing at times. We will update once every two weeks at a minimum - as soon as we know it, you'll know it.
I'll fill in all the details of what we know so far in the next post. For now, I gotta get back to work!
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