We survived the first home visit. It was so silly.. she was there for about 20 minutes. It was just an informal walk through. She said that there would be another one. One that would last a lot longer. Though she did not see anything of any concern,. She was not worried at all.
Next step, more paperwork. I feel like that's what I do all the time. PAPERWORK (for any of my past nursing classmates... PUT IT IN YOUR PAPERWORK (Brook would get this best...lol) We will be scheduled to take one set of classes starting in February. This is a 9 week class, we are condensing it down to 4.5 days. DCFS offers the class either one evening a week, 3 hours each session, for 9 weeks, or there is one session that is all day Saturday, 6 hours, for 4.5 Saturdays. Jeff and I will be taking that class. We will also be taking a 3 day class at some point and then an additional 1 day class. We should be well prepared by the time all our classes over to be able to do this adoption thing! We are excited but overwhelmed by paperwork and its just the beginning. I know there will be a lot more to come.
Jeff and I are excited to start a new bible study with some great people at church. We will be diving into the book "All in Orphan Care" Our church is starting a new ministry to help support anyone who will be fostering/adopting/or supporting. They are so many needs out there. Not just needs for the actual kids. But needs for the caseworkers, social workers etc....
Romans 8:28 says; And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose
Jeff and I truly believe that we are being called to do this. God has opened up our hearts and given us patience. He has helped to calm my nerves and not make me so anxious. He has helped me to see the here and now, and helped me to accept that He has this!
Deuteronomy 31:6; Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
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