We had our third, and last home study done back in July. We finished
all of our education requirements, submitted all the required documents, and
our social worker did a walk-through of our home. I asked prior to our last
home study, “What do you look for when walking through a house?” Anita, our
social worker replied, “Oh, to make sure you have running water, electricity
and there are not any non-dog cages in your home.” WHAT?! Cages? Running water? Electricity? You’re
kidding right? Yes, she said she has walked in to homes with no utilities. I
know it can be done, life without power or running water, but I am so very
thankful for these amenities. The cages, that's a whole different story.
The home study questions went great. More questions about
our life. Trying to explain our personalities, our highs and lows of life,
parenting styles, EVERYTHING about us. We had to fit it in to three meetings and then
our social worker gives the thumbs up or thumbs down to send it to the state to
be finalized. Seeing that our home study was in July and it is now October, our
financial standings are a little different. Praise God for His provision. We’ve
paid off a car, and made a significant dent in the other car loan. We are
credit card debt free and saving more than ever now. None of this would have
been possible if it wasn’t an answer to our prayers.
Before our home study can be signed off on and handed over
to us, we must pay the remaining home study fee. By the look of our adoption
savings account, this wasn’t going to be possible. That means more fundraising.
We have been praying for our baby. Hannah has been praying for a brother AND a sister. Our friends and family....THANK YOU for your prayers.
COMING UP…. in my next post, you will find speechlessness,
humbled, and thankful.
