Our formal application for adoption was submitted online yesterday. This application allows the agency to check our family background, financial stability, personal references, and reason for wanting to adopt, among other things. They are usually pretty quick about getting a response back to us, so we are waiting to hear from them about this application in the next few days. In addition, we are working at submitting our contract with them (which includes a $500 fee) and permission to do a background check. Tomorrow we are hoping to make some headway with the "personality" portion of the application.
Additionally, if you would like to be part of our journey through a financial gift, we would be happy to have you:) We have made it easy for you by setting up a PayPal account, which you can see on the sidebar. Just so you know, donations through PayPal are not tax-deductible, but we are checking on that option through Bethany Christian Services. (NOTE: Click the "continue" button near the Visa and Master Card symbols on the PayPal screen to avoid setting up a PayPal account.)
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your prayers and support.
