Those of you that have already adopted children know this well. Adopting a child requires a lot of documents. Today, we are filling out the 16 page Child Desired forms that detail every type of illness that an internationally adopted child could possibly possess. Needless to say, this will be a bit time consuming.
We are doing our online required reading program as well. It isn't difficult. It just requires one to hold still, to read, and to take a test. When we've finished each course, we take a test and then receive a certificate of completion.
We chuckle to note that we are required to update our dogs' rabies shots . Having seen countless dogs wandering the streets of China, we think this is an interesting requirement :) Look out, Nitro and Gonzo, you're gonna have to take one for the team this week!
People from all over the United States have been contacting us about adopting Phillip. Since over 2,000 people visit the orphanage each year, many folks have met and developed a heart for Phillip and the rest of the older children at Shepherd's Field. Several friends are returning to SFCV this summer and have offered to take gifts and to take pictures and video. We're so jealous! We all wish that we could go to China, but will have to wait for God's appointed time to bring Phillip home.
Since our friend, Paula, offered to host a yard sale at her home to raise funds to adopt Phillip, we're storing a lot of items that we would normally donate. They are starting to fill Karl's bay in the garage. We're eager to clear any clutter and begin to eliminate the work bench in the garage. Karl hopes to begin extending the walls of the powder bath and the office into the garage. Kyle will organize the storage room and then begin to empty the shelves of the workbench this afternoon. Weehaa! Progress!
Brit and I are already starting to watch sales for clothes for Phillip for school. Hey, we're girls, it's only natural! Although he is only 12, Clay and Jewel from SFCV think that he might wear a men's size shirt because of his brace.
I met Phillip last summer at Shepherd's Field. What a great kid. His smile is burned into my memory. Praying all goes well for the entire process.
ReplyDeleteHey, I got some great deals for the girls on eBay. Bought 2 or three lots of clothes. They would have cost $1000 or more individually, but slightly used and in "lots" I got them for under $250.
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