We had our first home study meeting yesterday.
In my mind I had this built up to be an intimidating/they are out to get us kind of thing. I pictured a cold-hearted Nazi-like person coming into my house to prove that we are terrible people and that they may even take away the children we already have...not really. But, I was anxious.
It was actually really good. The lady who his walking with us through the home study is fantastic. She was extremely helpful and encouraging. We will meet with her a couple more times. As we go she has to gather information about our background (she is a certified investigator). We will fill out a bunch of forms, get our finger prints done, get references etc. It is a lot to do but each part is one step closer to the end or really the beginning...
On the fundraising front, we need to raise about $15,000 more. That sounds like a lot but God has provided so much already that it really doesn't seem like a big deal.
Here are some of the things that the remainder of the money will cover:
International Service Fee $4,500
Medical Tests $450
Document & Translation Fees $600
Airfare for 2 trips to Ethiopia $6,000 ($1,500 per person, per trip)
There are more things but this may help you know where all this money is headed.
We have seen God provide in amazing ways so far and are excited about how He is going to do it from here on.
Please continue to pray for us to love our child and that God would bring him/her home quickly.
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Hey ya'll! Loved being on the conference call with ya'll today!! How fun was that?! Glad to be walking throught this process with friends!!
ReplyDeleteHi there! My name is Bobi Bobbitt and my husband and I are considering adoption with AGCI! We have three sons, ages 10, 6, and 2. I would love to chat with you sometime! jbjjbobbitt@earthlink.net
ReplyDeletethanks! bobi (Edenton, NC)
Hey guys - this is Kendal Danford, and I'm on the other side of the world right now. Today is our 'Gotcha Day' in China. I sat back and reflected on the 4 years in this process and want to encourage you that all the paperwork, fundraising, frustration and tears are so worth it. Keep plugging along in the process. I know it's hard and it will test your faith, but sometime soon you will be sitting were we are; on the edge of a movement of God in your lives through His gift of adoption.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about the latest news :) LOVE you guys so much...and am so excited for you!
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