One Little Step At a Time

We have an appointment next week to see our social worker at the local homestudy agency. It seems we've gotten almost everything together for the homestudy, and we're ready to sit down for 2 hours to talk with her and then schedule a home visit. I can't imagine what we'll talk about for two hours, other than go over paperwork and other details. We're still very set on Ethiopia, but realize we need to listen to our social worker's explanation of domestic adoption before we know exactly where we're headed. We know firsthand how "our plans" are often a complete joke to the Universe, so we're open to anything.

Meanwhile, Daniel's business has picked up drastically. We are so relieved, but also realize this could taper off again at any moment (a downfall of self employment). I've begun child care in my home today for an infant girl and will be putting every dime toward adoption costs. I feel so blessed to be able to do this, as it takes a lot of the burden of adoption expenses off Daniel's shoulders. Little Cecilia, almost 4 months old, was so good for me today that I hardly see it as work :-)