The Packet Arrived

Finally, Saturday afternoon our packet from Gladney arrived to let us know what to expect when we arrive at the orientation on August 15, 2008. I can barely contain my excitement. Here's our orientation agenda:

- 8:45 am Pastries, coffee, juice
- 9:00 am Introduction
- 9:15 am Domestic Program Workshop (the steps to complete the adoption)
- 11:45 am Lunch
- 12:30 pm Financial Overview
- 12:40 pm Hallmark Video - "Megan's Story"
- 1:00 pm Birth Parent Panel (Real-life stories from young women who are making an adoption plan for their children.)
- 1:20 pm Break
- 1:30 pm Family Services (Info. re: educational programs and family support svcs.)
- 1:40 pm Adoptive Parent Panel (Hear from people who have experienced Gladney adoption and oppty. to ask questions.)
- 2:00 pm Adoption Security (Legal Aspects)
- 2:45 pm Break and Campus Tour
- 3:00 pm Closing Remarks and Checklist

NEW INFORMATION - SCOT AND I HAVE ALSO DECIDED TO SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION TO AMERICAN ADOPTIONS TO SEE WHAT PROGRAMS THEY HAVE AVAILABLE FOR US AS WELL. LOVE YOU ALL!!>