The application should arrive at the adoption agency today. In the meantime I have begun filling out the paperwork for our passports. Mine only needs renewed, which is a somewhat easier process than getting Jeremy's brand new. Next I have the forms to request certified birth certificates for us and the kids, a certified copy of our marriage certificate, and my divorce decree all printed out and ready to mail.
That's about all I can do until I hear from the agency about starting on the home study. One thing I am not is patient and I have read from others who went through this process that God does some serious pruning in that area. Paperwork requirements and timelines will test even the most patient and easy-going. Lord help me to trust you and know that you're timing is perfect.
I've also spent time this morning organizing our loft/office. Too much paperwork has piled up and the sun motivates me to get busy. I'm so glad we'll be going through the paperwork pregnancy during the spring and summer.
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Before we got pregnant with P.J. we were in the process of adopting. It was increadibly emotional, like being pregnant. Hours and hours of paperwork, "self-study" was the hardest of all that took forever. I remember the emotions in it. We didn't end up adopting because the Lord blessed us with our son through pregnancy. But I know much about it! :) Good luck with everything!
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