I got a phone call from
Holt International's Midwest Branch Director this morning. She filled me in on the next big batch of papers to come. Some of which are: background checks, letters of referral, proof of employment, check-ups with HIV and Hepatitis testing, fingerprints, 10 hrs minimum adoptive parent education, a 15 page questionnaire, and lots of other little print offs requiring signatures. Daunting but exciting! She also confirmed that we are best suited to adopt from South Korea and that we will most likely be matched with a boy... so that gives us a tiny piece of the puzzle about who our little one is. Can't wait to see a picture and learn a name!
Kim,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sending me the link to your site! I am excited to follow your journey of becoming adoptive parents. My cousin, who lives in Cedar Rapids, has adopted two babies. One from Ethiopia and one domestically. If you are ever interested in connecting with her and her husband they are a great resource and have an incredible passion for adoption. They have taught me so much! The entire processes is a journey of love and sacrifice from both the adoptive parents and birth parents. She has given me such an incredible perspective of the entire process.
I am so excited for you guys as you begin this journey of growing your family.
My prayers will be with you both, and with Jackson and Emmery through this entire process!
C