Thursday, April 17, 2008

A Day to Remember

I just realized that I shared our adoption story, but that's all. Some of you know, but for those who don't, we started the process already! On April 9th, I filled out my first paperwork. Just yesterday, we signed and had notarized (and sent the first check!) the official application for Christian World Adoption. This is our Internation Adoption Agency. We have an interview next Monday with our local Homestudy Provider. We are using ABC out of Bloomington. The whole process should take about a year. This is good timing for us because Cole will then be two. We are requesting a little girl 0-1 yrs. There is so much paperwork and busywork that will come in the next several months that at times it's hard to think about actually having her here as part of our family. She is probably still developing inside her mommy. I am praying that God will keep her mother healthy, safe, and comforted. And, I'm praying that God will form our little girl just as He sees fit for our family.

8 comments:

megs @ whadusay said...

Janell -
Congrats on adopting. It is so exciting to see God's people adopting. It feels like I am hearing of someone new adopting every day! I'll be excited to follow your story and see how God works in your family.

Blessings,
Megan

Janell said...

thanks megan. how are you guys? I'll have to keep up with you, now that I see you have a blog. :)

Janell said...

thanks megan. how are you guys? I'll have to keep up with you, now that I see you have a blog. :)

gina said...

Janell~
Hey girl!! What a great blog you've got going! I'm so excited to be able to keep up with you and your boys, since I can't see you in person as often as I'd like. You know how happy I am for you and of course we'll keep praying for your little girl and for your whole family. I LOVE YA!!
Gina

Danae said...

Congrats and welcome to the paper pregnancy. It was fun being with you guys...we should do it again sooner that later.

emily said...

So glad that you left a comment- I will look forward to following your journey. I loved reading about how the Lord confirmed in your heart His plan for your family.

Brooke said...

Hi Janell! This is Brooke, Mindy's cousin. I jumped here from Mindy's blog...Just wanted to congratulate you (mostly on the adoption, but also your journey into blogland!)... I was so excited when Mindy told me your news- so I have been praying, and I look forward to following this journey through your blog!

Brooke

joyphotography said...

Just read your blog and found out the great news!!! So glad for you and your family! We will be praying for you as you dig deep in the paper work!