IV and took a road trip yesterday. This trip had a double purpose.....make a delivery + have some fun! After we kissed III goodbye, we on the road for about an hour drive. On our drive I talked to IV (3yo) about the places we were going and the experiences we would have. This is also when I started to feel pretty yucky and knew a sinus infection might be creeping in. First hint: used an entire box of Kleenex on our drive!
First stop: deliver our 28 page Adoption Application to Family Life Services. III and I spent long, prayerful days filling it out. Since we had never been to the Agency, I was hoping to see as much as we could. The Adoption agency is attached to Godparent Maturnity Home where the Birthmothers live. We turned in our application and ask to use the 'potty'. Little did I know, the potty was right thru a door that led into the Girls' home. So, we got to peek into a few of the girl's rooms and it reminded me of dorm living. Two or three beds in each room and all decorated very cute! I loved how clean and fresh everything was. I would live there and that made me happy and it made me feel like they are well taken care of :)
As we left, I couldn't help but get a little emotional when I thought about the possibility of our Baby being there (in utero) too. Or maybe the Birthmother hasn't even made her way there yet. Either way, I prayed for God's continued guidance and grace through this process. And now having been there, I'm thankful of the decision we've made, proud of the birthmother for taking a step to live there and proud of the Agency who seeks God in all decisions! And relieved to have the Application done and delivered!
Off to the 'fun' part now. Amazement Square....which is a wonderful, interactive, learning museum! Notes for next time: #1 don't wear a dress...even a casual dress because there are a lot of fun slides, etc that IV wouldnt do without me. #2 don't go on a day when there is a large group of Elementary aged kids there. #3 don't go at noon when you haven't had lunch. IV had a snack on the drive (11:00)...I did not. And #4 (most important) don't go to a loud, interactive museum when Mommy is sick!
IV, being such a laid back, self entertaining child, had a BLAST! He loved the Golf ball exhibit and the Farm exhibit. We will go back!!!!!
So what's the next step in our Adoption Process: We will prayerfully wait to be approved by the Agency's Board of Directors. There is a required Orientation in Sept for Approved families.... We hope to be invited!!! Also, we will continue to have fundraisers for our Adoption.
Fundraisers:
1. All proceeds from Tastefully Simple orders will go in our Adoption account. Hosting a Taste-testing party is a Win-Win.... You get FREE products and we raise money.
2. We are planning another Yard Sale in Sept or Oct. We are already accepting donated items for this fundraiser. You may contact me to deliver or schedule a time for pick up. Keep ya posted on the date!
3. Chick-fil-a Spirit Night - we plan to have few of these. How it works: bring your friends and family to eat at CFA on a specific night with the Coupon. A percentage of the sales will go to our Adoption fun. I will keep you posted on the dates.
And the best fundraiser of all, pray that God will supply our needs,
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