...papers. The stage commonly known as the "paper chase". That's where we are. Is it a lot of work? yes. Is it overwhelming? yes. Is it stuff I shouldn't have to do as a mother of 3 already? yes. Am I enjoying it? yes. I am choosing to. Each paper signed and notarized brings me one step closer to being the mom of my sweet baby girl. Who'd of thunk that in order to be the mom of a daughter I would have to have fire exits posted on all three floors of my house? Who'd of thunk that in order to have a daughter with whom I can have a tea party I would have to submit letters confirming my husband's employment and salary and benefits and life insurance policies? Who'd of thunk that in order to have a daughter to buy sweet dresses for I'd have to be fingerprinted and have a child abuse clearance? As crazy as this process is, I wouldn't have it any other way. She...this nameless, faceless baby girl that has captured our hearts...is so worth it. What a way to have a baby!
In my spare time, I'm reading the book Adopted for Life by Russell Moore.
Outstanding.
I love how it compares the theology of our adoption as a child of God to the adoption of a child into a family. I'm just on the 2nd chapter, but its one of those books that you know is going to be good after reading just the first page.
And then there's flowers.
Business has been somewhat slow since the Christmas rush, but you won't find me complaining. There are no rings of filth around my toilets...at least there weren't yesterday. Mountains of laundry have been reduced to small hills. More meals are being prepared and eaten at home. The spring rush is about to hit with some open houses and ad spots, though. I won't be complaining then, either.
We are so thankful for God's provision for this adoption.
I can't wait to start reading that book! And fire exit signs? Really?
ReplyDeleteGreat book! And wow...I knew that there were a lot of details that go into the adoption process, but I had know idea you needed things like fire exit plans posted on each floor!
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