Monty Python

“You must now cut down the tallest tree in the forest… With… A HERRING!” ~Monty Python & the Holy Grail

During this process there are a few things I’m afraid of and excited about. What am I afraid of? Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! I appreciate the research that the agency and the state do to make sure a child will be safe and lived in our home. However, it can be frustrating knowing that we are doing all of this in hopes that someone will pick us.

There are two questions that everyone asks, “what’s next?” and “how long will it take?”. Since I already told you what was next in the Yoda post I will answer the other question.

The length of the process is different for each couple. Some breeze through the paperwork, but get stuck scheduling the home studies. Some move into a new place or have family emergencies that cause changes to the original documents. Right now I feel like I am not doing enough. I have been working more, to help pay for things, but I haven’t finished the paperwork or scheduled my background checks.

What am I excited about? The profile book! One thing that I have always liked is a good project. This is why I like sewing, cake design and having a husband who is so artsy. During college I would love the classes with final projects instead of term papers. The development is physical and that is easier for me.

So naturally I would be excited to make the profile book! I already gathered the photos I want to use and the background themes. It is bittersweet to see all of these amazing photos that include our sons and my dad. Even though the people looking through our book may not know everything about us, it is ok because they will see the love. Maybe someone will choose us because that extension of love is what God wants for them. God has a plan for us and for them! So don’t let your fear overpower your excitement.

“Always look on the bright side of life.” ~Monty Python’s The Life of Brian