Home Study #1

We had our first home study and home tour today.  We got to share about our relationship, how we met, strengths, weaknesses...  It was actually quite nice to hear and be reminded of how much our love has grown in our 13 years of marriage.  We have seen that as we grow in our faith with God, He has drawn us closer to each other.  Loved our social worker.  We felt comfortable with her immediately!  What an answer to a prayer!  Thanks to all who prayed for us today.  God answered in an immediate and profound way.  He is so GOOD!  Next, we must submit our autobiographies and then schedule our second visit.  I'm done, waiting patiently on Jon to do his ;-)! 

Medicals

This week we had our medical forms completed and TB test.  I finished Hague online module training, and Jon is halfway done!  Still reading, reading, reading.  We are preparing for our first Home Study visit next week.  Praying for God's perfect timing and plan.

Paperwork!!!

We had to get CAN forms sent off to Georgia, Oklahoma and Colorado this week.  Took medical form to pediatrician for verification that our children are up to date on immunizations and "healthy".  Lots of reading and on line Hague training.  It makes me thankful that I am a stay at home mother!  God has given me a peace in this process.  I like things done on my timeline, and I am clinging to Him for continued peace.  His ways are perfect!

Fingerprints

Jon and I went to get our fingerprints done at the police station today.  Putting them in mail tomorrow along with CAN forms.  Praying for God to bless every step of this process.  Continuing to ask for His guidance and provision.

He Goes Before Us

We have officially answered the call!  God has called our family to adopt!!!  We submitted our application 9/25 and are excited to add to our family!  God has been so good to us by answering our prayers so quickly.  He has put people in our path that have guided us thus far and we trust that He will continue to provide.  He goes before us, and He has sent others before us.  What comfort that brings knowing that He is taking this long journey with us.  We know the journey has just begun!  I have been blessed by reading so many blogs of families that have gone before us to China and this blog is to encourage others to answer the call.  Oh, and to provide an account of our excitement for our newest family member!  So, please join us in prayer as we follow Him!