Our last adoption meeting in Rochester was probably our most intense. We spoke with our social worker on various topics that also included resolutions on my health. Thankfully the two concerns I have had have been gracefully and mercifully forgiven. Tim and I both continue to feel that God is leading us in the right direction.
I've already started to lose weight, which is already alleviating some of my health concerns, but I have to admit that it isn't easy. Spending years being "addicted" to food as a source of comfort has really hurt me...in more ways than one. But I am determined to continue on my quest for the sake of my family...and my life.
I have also finished reading Adopted for Life and have begun our last adoption book: Adopt Without Debt by Julie Gumm (a link to her blog is provided to the right). In it she outlines so beautifully what Tim and I were so grateful to hear: (1) that you can afford adoption without going into debt and (2) that if you are being called by God to adopt, He will provide the means necessary to do so. As followers (and graduates) of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, Tim and I are happy to say that we are debt free (not including our mortgage...that debt still stands), and we're hoping to not incur any debt to make the dream of growing our family a reality. We are both so happy to have found this book and with Julie's guidance, and our hard work, I truly believe that we will succeed.
As for the next step in our adoption...we have begun working on our profile. It isn't anywhere near completion, but I am excited about the endeavor. I've actually already started collecting photos and have even put together an informal slide show titled "Our Family." (see previous post) I look forward to posting the results of our profile that people may view and share as they are able. Thank you to those of you that are continuing to pray for our family.
