Prelimary Paperwork

We received our preliminary paperwork packet. Once we finish filling out the paperwork they will review it and if the agency doesn't have any other questions for us we will then be asked to come in for our intake interview. An intake interview is an interview between an agency representative and the adoptive coupe (David and I) This is where we will have the opportunity to ask any questions we may have as far as adoptins go or about the homestudy. As you can see the prelimary paperwork is very extensive. I will keep you posted on our next step in the adoption journey

Birthday Poem from my daddy

Rebekah
When you were born you filled my heart with pride,
And I was overcome by the joy I felt inside.
As I held you in my arms that very first day,
I knew I would never let any harm come your way.
... With your tiny little hands and tiny little feet,
Every time I look at you my heart skips a beat.
As I watch you sleep in the middle of the night,
I hope and pray I will do everything right.
I know I may make some mistakes along the way,
But I promise to do my best not to every single day.
I often wonder what you will grow up to be,
But whatever you become will be fine with me.
So whatever you may decide to do in your life,.
I can say this without any doubt at all,
In every story you have to tell me,
In everything you do in play, In everything you dream to see,
I love you more for this each day
You are my daughter and David’s wife
I will always be there to catch you if you fall.
And another promise I make to you from me,
Daddy's little angel you will always be.
Happy Birthday
Love Dad

Informational Meeting with Nebraska Children's Home Society

Today we went to our informational meeting with Nebraska Children's Home Society and we are both really excited about this agency because the only fees they charge is our Time. Treasures and Talents meaning that they ask that we volunteer at their fundraisers. They feel that the number 1 client is the baby so they don't charge the birthparents or the adoptive parents.  They just as us as adoptive parents to be the best parents we can be. Today was a really encouraging day for our adoption process. I have more to say but I will have to say that on another day. Our next step is to write a letter of inent to the agency on our intentions of adopting a baby and then the next step is homefully the HomeStudy.