We had two of our interviews yesterday. The first was our joint interview and it was followed by John's solo interview. I think our interview went really well. I had been so nervous, but I really enjoyed talking with our social worker. It was a nice time and it didn't really even feel like an interview. She really surprised us when she told us that she was hoping to have our homestudy done by the end of the month. Yeah, the one that is only two weeks away....that end of the month. We had originally been told it could take several months to have our homestudy completed. I asked when she wanted to meet with me for my solo interview and said next Friday would work for me. She suggested that she meet with me at our house and conduct my interview and then do our home inspection. I kind of stuttered for a minute and she asked if that would work. I told her that the only problem was that we didn't have the $5,000 yet. She said she can't approve us until we give her that money, which we knew. I let her know we have a fundraiser scheduled for the 24th. I knew we'd need it soon, but I didn't realize we'd need it next week!! So we did schedule the appointments for next week. It is totally stepping out in faith that God will provide. She said we need to work on getting the rest of the money together as well, because she'd hate to see us lose out on an opportunity because we didn't have the money together yet. She does not think we'll wait long. She also said that we needed to start working on our family profile book and gave us the instructions on how to do that. So I will start on that this week. My head was spinning when I left. It just seems like it's all happening so fast! We are totally cool with that; we just need God to bring the money in.
I now feel like it's time to prepare for her arrival. Last weekend, someone gave me a few girl clothes and someone else is bringing me some more things next weekend. I was also given some brand new stuff today and I wanted to cry. I have longed to have little pink onesies and dresses for so long. I want to start setting her room up. We already have a second crib and changing table, since the boys came so close together, so I have the major stuff. I would like to do her room in pink and green. I am not spending money on new bedding when we do have bedding (however it's not girlie) and we need all extra money to go towards the adoption itself, but I'm praying that God will provide some pink and green themed stuff. I know some of you like to know the little details, so here is what I'd love to do eventually: http://www.tinytotties.com/baby-girl-crib-bedding/Flower-PK-GR-9.htm?&src=shopwiki. I think I'd probably paint the room green, but I'm not sure. Ok, I digress. It's just so much fun to think about this stuff!!
And as if that's not enough....today God sent a message to us through a friend that our baby is coming soon.
Prayer Requests
Pray hard with us that God will provide the $5,000 within the next week or two. Please pray that our fundraiser is a huge success.
Pray that God guides us as we put our profile together and that the birthmom knows we are the family for her baby when she sees our book.
Pray for the social worker to also know which birthmom and baby God has in mind for us.
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