Simple Update
Just wanted to pop in and say hi! We're pressing on with the paper chase, filling out forms for medical checkups, passports, homestudy, agency and more. But at least we're doing something. I can't imagine the frustration we'll feel when all is said and done and we simply wait.
The funny thing about the adoption process is how it is so much like a pregnancy. Sure, it begins with paperwork (which is very different!), but the emotions run the same. Heather is a bulldog when it comes to doing anything related to the adoption. I don't know if I've ever seen her so dedicated or organized. I just have to keep following orders and all will go smoothly! Otherwise I might get run over. No food cravings yet, though I'll keep you updated.
Oh, another big thing is that we've pretty much decided on a middle name--Dianne. It's not final, but we like the idea of giving her the same middle name as Heather and her mother. Even though Isabella won't be our biological daughter, it will give her a very personal connection to her new family.
Our second home study visit was last Saturday (3 July). It went fine, though we were surprised at how tough it was to answer questions about our childhood and family life growing up. Next visit at the end of next week, then we'll probably just need one more. We hope to have it done and sent off by 1 August. Wish us luck!
That's all for now. Still need to get Heather's approval to send this out to everyone.... If you stumble upon it, start at the bottom and work your way up!
Thanks and God Bless!
James
The funny thing about the adoption process is how it is so much like a pregnancy. Sure, it begins with paperwork (which is very different!), but the emotions run the same. Heather is a bulldog when it comes to doing anything related to the adoption. I don't know if I've ever seen her so dedicated or organized. I just have to keep following orders and all will go smoothly! Otherwise I might get run over. No food cravings yet, though I'll keep you updated.
Oh, another big thing is that we've pretty much decided on a middle name--Dianne. It's not final, but we like the idea of giving her the same middle name as Heather and her mother. Even though Isabella won't be our biological daughter, it will give her a very personal connection to her new family.
Our second home study visit was last Saturday (3 July). It went fine, though we were surprised at how tough it was to answer questions about our childhood and family life growing up. Next visit at the end of next week, then we'll probably just need one more. We hope to have it done and sent off by 1 August. Wish us luck!
That's all for now. Still need to get Heather's approval to send this out to everyone.... If you stumble upon it, start at the bottom and work your way up!
Thanks and God Bless!
James
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