One step at a time...
It has been a little while since I have updated and we are making progress in having a child in our home!
Our life is never dull, it seems. In the midst of all the things going on with the foster care licensing, David also has lost his job, and so he is in transition in regards to work. So, if you wouldn’t mind saying a prayer for us, we would appreciate it – that God would open the perfect door for a job opportunity for him! It is encouraging to know that we serve a God who meets our every need. Once again, this is another opportunity for me to continue to learn to trust that God has a plan for us and that He is in control (it seems to be a theme in my life right now).
We have completed our PS-MAPP Training and received our certification! We have had our 1st home inspection completed by the Youthville staff and our house is safe and ready to go! Once our training assessment has been submitted, our licensing documents will be sent to the state, we will be assigned a case worker, the state will come and inspect our home, and then hopefully, a kiddo will be with us within the next 6-8 weeks – it’s all a part of the waiting game.
We have managed to get the important stuff set up in the child’s rooms – the crib, the twin bed, a rocking chair, and the changing table. Now we are on the hunt for a great deal on bedding and décor. :) Each time I pass the bedroom, I get more and more excited about the thought of a child being in our home who we will get to love and interact with!
My next order of business is to start looking at child care providers. Thankfully, I have family that has had experience with this, in the area, and has been able to recommend some to me. If there is anyone in the area that knows of a great child care provider – I would love your suggestions as well!
I have to be honest, now that we are mostly done with everything, I have these moments where I stop and think “Are we really ready to do this?” But, then I am comforted with reminders that new parents feel the same way at some point, and so I take a deep breath and continue the journey one step at a time.
