Conclusion of Home Study

The report from our home study was sent to us yesterday afternoon.  We have reviewed it and returned it to Bethany.  Here is the conclusion from their report:

The results of this psychosocial evaluation strongly support this worker’s opinion that Jeremiah and Amanda are ready, willing, and able to take on the parenting challenges present in adoption.  This ability appears to be based from their solid attachments with their own parents.  Jeremiah and Amanda appear to be free of any unresolved trauma, loss, or victimization experiences that would interfere with their ability to parent. 

Jeremiah and Amanda possess all of the characteristics found in healthy, mature adults and successful adoptive parents.  This couple also has an excellent familial support system.  All family members are inclusive and ready to embrace a child as a full family member. 

Jeremiah and Amanda are equally committed to parenting and competent in this role.  Although they have not parented yet, it is this worker’s opinion that they will use loving, consistent parenting techniques.  They enjoy spending time with their nieces and nephews; both are also involved with the Sunday school program at their church.  A willingness to increase their knowledge and develop skills pertinent to adopting a child with minor special needs was evident throughout the home study process.  This worker appreciated their open and honest communication about their motivation to adopt and the child they desire to adopt.  They realize that maintaining a healthy marriage requires effort from both partners and that bringing a child into the family will create new familial dynamics.  It is this worker’s belief that this couple is competent to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment for a child.

Our Letter to the Expectant Parents

Our profile book has been printed and shipped to Bethany's office.  To make the book a little more personal, we wrote a letter to the expectant parents.  Thought you would like to read it:

Hello!

Thank you for taking time to look at our book.  We also want to thank you for considering us to be the adoptive parents of your child.  We hope that you have been able to learn a little about us and what our lives our like.

Since deciding in December that we wanted to adopt, we have been thinking about you, the expectant parents, and the baby you carry.  We are so excited and thankful that you have made the decision to make an adoption plan for your child.  We are sure that getting to this point has not been easy for you.  We pray for you and your baby often.

We cannot wait to open our home to a baby.  We have been waiting for this day for about 3 years because we have not been able to have biological children. 

We want you to know that we will love your baby so much, and that all of our extended family is equally thrilled to welcome a new baby.  We will continue to pray for you throughout the rest of your pregnancy, your labor & delivery, and for all the days that will follow.

Jeremiah and Amanda