Resolve Strengthened

The adoption process is moving along. We did get everything in on time, so the multiple trips to the post office were definitely worth it! I’ve been sick for the last 5 days, so that slowed things down a bit. We are in the middle of the home study process, and we hope to have our home visit this weekend. The home visit consists of a licensed social working coming out to the house and interviewing each of us, looking over our property and working with us on any education or other items she feels we need to complete our home study. We are also about to send in the rest of the initial fees. We are beginning the application process for several adoption grants that are available. I am surprised thus far at how smoothly things are progressing. Our adoption agency is terrific in answering our questions and leading us through the process.


Sunday night, Extreme Home Make Over was on a family in Kemah (just a few miles down the road) who have adopted 11 of their 15 kids and have fostered over 85 children. They had Ike damage and were living in a trailer. The story strengthened our resolve to this adoption. That family is such an inspiration – and to see a family so close to home that have done what they have really touched our heart. Things slowly seem more real and possible as we move through this. It’s cool to think that there is a little boy out there waiting for us to get through the red tape to bring him home.