A Quick Message...

Well this past Tuesday Scot dropped off our completed photobooks at Gladney. One of our caseworkers loved them and said they were wonderful. They weren't over the top and it didn't look like we were trying too hard. They definitely represented who we are as a couple. In fact, she said that most likely we would be picked pretty quickly. Also, we were told that they were completing the approval of our home study and we should hopefully receive our letter of approval by the end of next week. Then the applying for grants begins.

It's all so exciting, surreal, and difficult at the same time. Someone once told me that the adoption process is lengthy for a reason. It's not just for the background checks, fingerprints, and all those other "fun" items we completed on our checklists. The lengthy process allows Scot and me to grieve, but with that comes clarity and realization. Realization that at the end of our journey, great joy and love will come into our lives. I know now what she meant. At times I still hear myself being a little bitter and sad, (for those of you on the other end of that my most sincere apologies) but then I remember one day soon someone will give me the opportunity and blessing to raise and love their child as my own. Ok ok...so moving on.



We finally broke down and ordered the crib and baby furniture. I couldn't wait anymore. We decided it was better to buy a little at a time instead and everything at once. I also found a great deal on a bassinet that I just couldn't pass up. I told Scot I wouldn't buy anything else until we were matched. Let's hope I can stay true to my word. Of course it wouldn't be the end of the world if I didn't. Once we receive the baby furniture I'll post some pictures. No plans for the nursery until we're matched and we know if the birth mother is having a boy or girl. If you know me...then you know I'm a planner and a little OCD and that's why we're waiting.

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