Day 1

Day 1 of the home study is complete. We really like our case worker!  If you've ever had to have a case work, you know how CRAZY IMPORTANT this is.

If you haven't had a home study I'm sure you must have questions. The first time around I was SO nervous at the idea of someone coming to inspect whether we were a "fit" home or not. In reality, they want to find good homes so they are not looking to find everything wrong with you.

What was tonight like?

Lots of questions.  Janaa was up first so she could go play.  Basic questions about school, interests, her feelings on being a big sister...pretty simple stuff.  On our end questions like: How do your friends and family feel about you adopting, parenting style, disciplining style, how will we help incorporate Congolese culture for Caleb, how will we discuss adoption with him and how will we represent his birth parents.    These are things that I have found much easier to answer this time around.

I had my TB and HIV testing done today.  Oh not fun, but with much love I took the pricks.  The HIV was not as bad as it was 7 years ago with Janaa. They didn't take as much blood and the needle was smaller. TB was the one that almost took me out.  I caught myself in time and got my head between my knees.  I would much rather someone punch me than stick a tiny needle in me.

Only 2 more nights to go!