I really want to keep you all updated on this adoption process... but right now I don't really know what to write about. We have started our home study, and are trying to get through the mountains of paperwork that need to be done. I think there are at least 3 background checks that we need to get through. We cleared the background check here in our county, and have mailed our fingerprints off to the FBI (this will take 10-12 weeks to get back), and we still need to go get fingerprinted for the State of Georgia. It is nice to know that these will all come back clean (at least they better!)! We had our first meeting with our home study agent, and will meet again after Christmas. Along with everything that needs to get done for the home study, our adoption agency has sent us a binder full of information to read! Good thing I will have the next few weeks off of work, so I will be able to get through it!
People keep asking me if I know how old our child will be. We have requested a child that is 0 -3 years old. Last week when I really started thinking about it, I had a bit of a panic attack. If we get a 3 year old, that means she is alive right now. Knowing the conditions of orphanages and government run facilities in this area of the world has my "mother's" heart worried. I just want her home with us. Most facilities have no heat, and it gets really cold during winter. It has definitely brought me to my knees in prayer. God keep her safe and warm, protect her heart, body and mind. Guard her eyes in what she sees, guard her ears in what she hears. Let her know that she is already loved and wanted. I know in my last blog I mentioned that we weren't guaranteed a girl at this point (which has been another subject I have brought up with God lots!), but I keep hearing God ask if I am going to trust Him. Yes, Lord, I do... I know you will bring the child that is right for our family. Deep down in my heart, I still believe it will be a girl. The other day, someone left a beautiful quilt on our doorstep (if you are reading this, thank you!), we don't know who it was... but it is so perfect! Pinks and brown, flowery, polka dots and stripes. I love it! I am hoping God told someone else it was a girl, and was prompted to buy it for us. I guess time will tell.
Anyway, that is all I can update you on for now. I will try to keep posting as we go along in this process. Now, Jon and I have to do another hour of the 10 hour online class that is required for adoption!
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