One week ago today we were wrapping up our home study. If you do not know, a home study is when an case worker comes into your home to ensure that it is safe for an adoptive child to be raised in and ask prospective adoptive parents about their family, values, aspirations, methods of discipline, etc... This is a big step because it is typically the last step before adoptive couples become "active", meaning their profile becomes available for birth mothers to see.
Like every other adoptive couple we spent a lot of time cleaning. This was not because our home was so dirty but because it gives you something to do. It makes you feel like you are doing something to help the process rather than just waiting. While cleaning Jessie and I had lot's of conversations about the process thus far and how great it has been to see God provide in such unexpected ways. In the last year or two God has surrounded us with adoptive couples who have patiently answered our questions, prayed with us, and journeyed alongside us.
Back to the home study. Our interview went well and we received lot's of positive feedback so while we are still awaiting approval (this takes 4-6 weeks) it seems that everything went well.
Please continue to pray that God provides us with patience and peace as we await our approval. Please also feel free to circulate the information concerning our adoption. At this time, other than your prayers, our biggest need is financial. While we know this is a big task, our God is bigger than any financial obstacle and we rest in the knowledge that He can and will provide.
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