We have officially finished our classes provided by AAFC. I am grateful we are with an agency who really likes to prepare adoptive parents for the journey they are embarking on. They don't try to make it all roses and lollipops, but they do emphasize that the reward is worth the risk. Or, for Adventures in Odyssey fans, Katrina would say something about family being worth the risk (when Eugene is trying to find his father). But, I'm off track.
The last class was strictly about adoption. One fun mock activity included 3 families being presented to the CPS Review board (not sure the exact name) to be presented to adopt a young boy. These were hypothetical families who were pulled from the Central Adoption Registry and we (as the Board) had to decide on which family would be best for 10 year old Scott! It was very interesting to hear the differing opinions in our group and our reasons for or against certain families.
Our second step came in the mail today - we are Case Number AC13361. I love official sounding titles! Basically the letter from the court stated we had officially been endorsed to apply for adoption certification. Our Home Study (done by Jenn) is due by November 21, 2013. This is VERY exciting.
I wish you all the best on this journey. May God's loving hand guide you along the way. Maybe you will get triplets (smile).
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Wow, very nice. As always, this has been and will continue as your journey of a life time for you both and forever more. Merrie and I are just as excited for you two. Big Smiles for you both. Many prays and blessings are soon to be fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Olmsteds!! Hope you had a fabulous celebratory vacay afterward. :) Let's plan to get together sometime!
ReplyDeleteYou both.will make wonderful parents... so happy for u both... How to see u soon
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