several people have asked us how far along we are in the process of adoption and what we have left. we are in the home study stage and have most of our paperwork completed. the daunting task of finishing a 12 page self-assessment (each) is behind us. those weren't just simple yes or no questions, either...
there are a few papers we need to sign and that's about it. tomorrow we plan on taking care of that and mailing the paperwork out early next week! after this, it's on to interviews and a home safety inspection. once they approve us (Lord willing...), we will make a profile of our life that is shown to the birthparent(s) and from this they can choose a family for placement.
we are also asked regularly what agency we are using. bethany christian services in nashville has been wonderful from day one... even before day one, really. we first attended a "friends and family" dinner a couple years ago where we heard about the work they do. they love and care for the birthmoms from the beginning and it has spread to us. we already love and respect this woman deeply for choosing life and pray for her as she faces these challenges.
please join us in praying for her and the little one(s)* she is carrying.
*and that's a whole 'nother post.
C & H
Saturday, April 25, 2009
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Now this is a post that leaves you hanging. I will definitely be checking back to read what the "little one(s)*" statement is all about! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm visiting from Jamie's blog and wanted to drop you a note of encouragement as you begin your adoption process. We've adopted three times domestically (that story is here - http://stepforums.bethany.org/viewtopic.php?t=4198) and we've been in process to adopt two baby boys from Haiti since a year ago this month (that story is here - http://iansadoption.blogspot.com.)
Needless to say, the past nine years of our lives have been a roller coaster (we threw in becoming missionaries overseas while we were at it) but ADOPTION is the most fulfilling, amazing journey you could ever experience and I pray that your child/ren will arrive in a wonderful way and bring great joy to your lives. God bless you!
Sincerely,
Stephanie
http://garcias2chile.blogspot.com
You know don't me...but I am from Jamie's blog...who also does not know me...I think I got to her's by AliB's blog...anyway...we adopted domestically through BCS in Nashville also. Our baby girl will be 8 months old this Friday and we adopted her at 8 weeks old. If you ever need some encouragement on your journey...or just a friend to talk to or someone that has been there with that agency even, feel free to email me at lindacumby at yahoo dot com. God's Blessings to you on your WONDERFUL journey! Cannot wait to see where the Lord takes you!
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