Adoption Journey Journal X

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to keep you up to date on what's going on with the adoption.

We have several dates coming up shortly so please keep us in your prayers.
The first is 10/23 when we will have our first home study with the social
worker. Thankfully when I spoke to her I was calmed because she sounds
very sweet and we bonded as much as you can over the phone. She sent us a
packet full of DETAILED questions about ourselves that we have to answer.
It's pretty invasive. The second meeting is on 10/30 and is also a home
study with the ad lidem for Raylen that is a must for the adoption. The
third is a court date on 11/02. I have to attend a hearing that is between
Ronalda (Raylen's aunt) and Mary (Raylen's birth mom). The hearing is
regarding child support that Ronalda filed for when she had Raylen to show
the court that Mary was not financially supporting Raylen. The hearing was
set by the court for 11/02 and our attorney wants me to attend to see if
Mary shows up to get her to sign the papers. We don't think that she will
show up, but if she does, I will have the relinquishment on hand for her to
sign if she will. You can obviously see what are prayer requests would be
for this.

Things are "heating up" and we are prayerful that we will have a "Christmas
baby" this year. All our own and with our name. We are dealing with
things pretty good and trying to stay positive throughout everything. It
is difficult falling in love with a little girl that in the back of your
mind you have the possibility that she could be taken away from you. But
at the same time, we can't help but fall in love with her. She is the
biggest blessing we have ever received and we can't imagine life without
her.

I will continue to let you know how things are going. Thank you for all
your continued prayers.