Received a call back...

From the agency we really like here in town...she was super nice and let me know what I need to do next in order to apply for a reduced fee. It isn't looking promising though, as they reduce fee's based on income. But, its worth a try I guess. Cross your fingers!

Nothing new...

I don't really have anything new to share, but thought I would blog anyways. I think we've found an agency but I haven't got the ball rolling yet because...well, just because I'm being lazy and don't feel like it. Hmph. I think later this week I'll get the paperwork in order and returned so we can get back on the waiting list...

There is another agency we're waiting to hear back on though...maybe that's why I subconsciously dragging my feet...?? We requested a reduction in their fee's since we've already paid for everything once and our home study is already written and complete. All we would need them to do is update it with their information. Not sure how long it will take to receive a response...hopefully sooner than later.

We still know nothing about our Florida kids either...they're saying now it could be summer before we know the results of the family members home study. It's too emotionally draining to keep thinking about it. So I try my best not to. The waiting will drive you insane if you let it. Yesterday T went out sledding and was out no more than ten minutes and came back in. He said "its no fun when you have to sled alone...why is getting a brother or sister taking so long?" Ugh. Kills me. I wish I had the answer kid.

We're still slowly getting things put away in the house...little by little. We had our first overnight guests this past weekend. Steve's daughter and her little guy, and Steve's son and his girlfriend. It was great :) Played a few games of pool, had a few drinks and laughed our butts off playing 'Things'...LOVE that game.

Have a great week everyone!

We received some pretty crappy news last week that our adoption agency is closing. I'm super bummed. Not only for the fact that we are now going to have to transfer all of our stuff somewhere else and pay for everything all over again, but also because the agency was in the building I work in and I won't be able to chat with all my favorite girls everyday :( They just weren't getting enough new families and just didn't have the resources to find matches for the ones they did have. We're going to find another agency and press on though..when God closes a door, he opens a window somewhere, right?


Other than that, things are great for us. We have moved into our new house and are enjoying every second of it! I can't wait to get home from work at night and hate to leave in the morning!! We are fairly settled in. Our garage is still full of boxes that need to be sorted through, but we have most of our necessities put away. This weekend we plan to try to go through most of it and get some shelving up in Tysons closet so he can unpack and put away all of his toys. We bought a new headboard and footboard that I'm hoping to get put together this weekend too.

Hope everyones having a great week!

Update

We received a call the day after the match meeting took place and we were told were not picked for the little girl from Texas. I was dissapointed, but at the same time I know its for the best.

So, now we are waiting to hear about our two kids from FL. They are waiting on a home study to be completed on the grandmother of the kids....

Which leads me to this...a 'blogger friend' of mine was recently denied by DHS to adopt...I don't know the details, but from what I can gather from what I know of her and have read on her blog, she seems like a very genuine, sweet and trustworthy person. I don't know anything about the grandmother of these kids in FL either, but I think its probably safe to assume that, whatever parenting skills the kids mom had, she learned them from her own mother...so, if this grandmother is approved to adopt these kids, why isn't my blogger friend? What is wrong with this system? I just want to scream! Not only is it taking FOREVER, people who want children more than anything in this world are told they can't adopt for some ridiculious reason, while parents who have abused and abandoned their children multiple times are given chance after chance to do right. I guess I always thought this entire process was for the benefit of the children, but I guess I might be wrong...

Guess what.....

The meeting was rescheduled! Who would have thunk....@@

It is now set for tomorrow...so by tomorrow we'll at least have some answers to our questions since we really know nothing about her. But we won't know which family is chosen until later in the week or even sometime next week.

As far as the regular family life goes, we're of course getting ready for Christmas and trying to figure out our living situation for January. We're hoping and praying that our house will be finished before Jan 1st but the weather has been crummy which has delayed everything a bit. So, we might be spending a few nights at my sisters house or renting another month at the apt, depending in how far into January it goes.

Its coming along nicely though! They started putting siding on yesterday so it looks like a real house now!! The electric and plumbing is all in, so next is the walls - yay!!

:)

We have a match!

Finally!!

Unfortunately, we don't know that much about her yet. All I know is she is eight years old, she'll be nine in May. She loves to read, jump rope and swim. The picture shows a smiley little girl with long piggy tails :)

The family selection meeting will take place on November 30th. Please say a prayer that the family that is best for this little girl gets choosen...whether it be us or not.

MIA

Has it reallly been a month since I blogged? I know, I know..shame on me!

No update on our 'exciting news' ... it will most likely be Christmas or later before we know anything...I'll elaborate more later...

Have a good Monday!