We are almost done with our home study. This is a 3 part process that involves meeting with our case worker 3 times and completing piles of paper work. Back ground checks, finger prints, doctors visits, blood work, drug tests, family information, reference letters, septic tank checks, and pet vaccinations are among the things that are required as part of our home study. Last week, our case worker came out to our home to walk around and make sure everything was clean, safe and ready. I am very hopeful that by the time Gabe's blood work gets back from the lab sometime next week, we'll have the last of the needed documents ready to turn in.
Meanwhile, we are trying to fund raise. We had a Chickfila Spirit night that netted us $68. Not great, but since every penny helps, I am thankful. (Plus I got to hang out with friends the whole evening, :) ) We have had 2 yard sales, and since we have had more items donated, we will do it at least once more. I also had a booth at our church's Spring Market to sell my memo boards. Sold a few, had a sweet family make a donation, but still made less than $60.
This adoption is going to cost roughly $20,000. We are doing what we can, and fundraising what we can. Our most immediate financial need is roughly $200 to put with what we have saved/raised to send in once the home study is complete.
Please consider what you can do. No amount is too small or insignificant.
Little is much when God is in it.
