We have completed all of our home study meetings as of last night! Kimber originally told us that it would be late July before we were approved, but last night she said she had already written half of it, so it will be done sooner than expected! She said that because we had already sent in our paperwork we were ahead of the game, so we're now looking at the middle of next month for approval as long as all of our background checks make it in by then.
Shout out- she said our references were wonderful, so thanks to those who filled them out!
During our wrap up meeting we talked about financing the adoption and got some bad news. When we asked about the adoption tax credit she said not to count on it, just in case it doesn't get approved. Instead if it does then it will be a nice surprise. We're now looking for ways to fund the entire amount and if we're lucky enough to get the credit later it will go towards building our savings back up.
We also asked about average wait times so that we could figure out a plan for the final payment. She of course doesn't know what could happen but said that it is rare for a birth mom to pick you early during your waiting time, although it does happen ( a friend of mine was matched in 3 weeks!). She said the average wait time is 9-12 months, but we should have a financial back up plan just in case it happens sooner. I'm going to go on the record here and tell you that both Derek and I feel like it could happen before the year ends, but that could just be wishful thinking.
As of right now we have a little less than $20,000 to raise....sorry, I just choked a little. We've been brainstorming on how to bring in some extra income, sell items that we've made, write for grants, and cut our bills even more (couponing is my next adventure). We are expecting our tax refund in a month or so but it won't be in time for our home study payment, so we have a new small goal. We need to raise $4000 in 3 weeks.
Can we do it?
No.
Can He do it?
Yes!
"So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:31-33
Please join us in praying for these details:
- Derek will be asking his employer for any adoption benefits and this is a nerve racking question to ask. Please pray for his courage and for a favorable response.
- Our family profile to be completed by the end of next week
- Meet our goal of raising $4000 in 3 weeks
- The last of our announcement letters are going out today and we pray that they would fall on open hearts
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