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Creeping Along {#16}

So I’ve managed a few fun blogs, but it’s been a while since I’ve updated on the adoption process.  One reason is the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (starting with Thanksgiving and continuing through the New Year).  And the other reason is that this part of the process isn’t very interesting.  Insane, busy, daunting, and detailed, but not particularly an exciting read.

So where are we now that the dust is beginning to settle? The majority of the paperwork has had its t’s crossed and its i’s dotted.  Full physicals for me and Hubby; passports arrived; pretty much every aspect of our lives documented, signed, and notarized.  We are almost through the 12 online education hours (to complete by next weekend) . . . and then on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th, we have our home study home visit!  That will be the last step of the home study process, and we are so excited to be at that point!

Financially, our belts are tightening.  We had a small cache of funds to use that has been exhausted, so creative fundraising is beginning.  The Online Sale has generated some funds, and some monetary gifts have been made.  Upon completion of the dossier/home study, we can start applying for grants.  And be watching for a fundraising event to be hosted in January or February.

To stay up-to-date on our fee progression, you can go to our Donation Page at our adoption website.  There are two ongoing amount bubbles . . . amount raised toward the next fee payment and the total amount paid to date.  We want to be as straightforward about where the funds are going as we can be.

On a personal level, we were blessed to be able to send a Christmas gift to Sibyl.  This is normally not possible, but families were on their way to pick up their new children and carried the gifts for us.  Also, thanks to a specific Christmas gift to us, we were able to order updated pictures of Sibyl and are looking forward to their arrival.  Things that we normally take for granted are precious at this place in the process!

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