Home Study

So I'd like to share a little bit of the process of adoption for those who do not know.

Our first step is some preliminary paperwork and interviews with the organization we are adopting through.  This part is just about over.

Our next step is to get a home study completed.  This is something that is new to us but every family adopting in the state has to have one completed.  An organization thoroughly examines our physical, financial, and emotional ability to adopt a child.  We are starting soon, and from what I hear, there is MUCH paperwork to be turned in!

There are also interviews involved as well.

AND the cost is pretty high.

We are expecting a cost of $2,400 for the home study to be completed.  Please pray for the Lord to provide.  We are doing our best to cut out anything unnecessary at home and make a few extra bucks on Etsy (you can visit my shop here).

We also need to obtain an I600.  This is done through citizenship and immigration and it approves us for an international adoption.

It also costs $890.
It also takes several weeks to obtain, so we need to start that very soon as well....

Another expense that we expect the Lord to provide for!

AFTER we have both of these in order, Compassion for Congo can match us with a child.  THAT is what we are anxiously awaiting!!!

We will then start some fundraising in hopes of sharing our desire to bring our child home and reaching out to those who would like to help make that happen.

I know there are lots of logistics written here, but I wanted to share with whoever was curious. :)

So please, as I said, be in prayer for us as we seek diligently what The Lord has heavily placed on our hearts.  If anyone would like to know how they can help, please feel free to email me!  Livn4hersavior@aol.com

You can also help by spreading the word about my Etsy shop (again the link here)