It’s December already! Time is moving quickly and we’re getting closer to completing our home study. Originally we had planned on being a “waiting family” by mid-November but it’s now looking more like the end of January. Since our first post back in August we have felt so much love and support from everyone and want to express how grateful we are for all of you.
Many have asked where we are at in the process and what it entails so we wanted to give an update on our progress and what still needs to be completed. We are currently in what’s called the “home study” phase. This includes a lot of different paperwork, background checks, personal interviews, education courses, books to read, CPR training and a visit at our home with a social worker. Some of these things are now complete and we’re close to being done with the rest. As we wrap up our home study we also will attend a one day adoption seminar on January 19th which will qualify us to become a waiting family. At that point the timing is uncertain. We’ve been told it could be anywhere from 3 months to 3 years before we are matched with a birth family.
As we continue through this process we are doing some fundraising if you would like to support us. We have been pre-selling T-shirts and are only a few away from hitting our goal of 50. Once we hit 50 we can order the shirts and get them out to everyone who has already purchased one (thank you so much!!). You can order the shirts directly through our website here and pay with Paypal, or in person via check or cash.
Once again, we want to thank everyone for their prayers, love and support. Please continue to pray that God would guide us in this journey and that we would be patient to trust in His timing.
J&J