Meeting--Matt's point of view lol
So, yeah the meeting was very informational but, honestly...kind of pointless at the same time. They gave us this big old packet of info and then pretty much just read every thing to us and did a power point presentation. So other than meeting two staff members it was pointless because we could have just read it ourselves at home, but whatever.
Any ways the next step is doing the formal application which sounds like fun (haha not)! We have to fill out all kinds of forms, compile a bunch of records, get medical exams, get back ground checks, all kinds of crazy stuff, not to mention that there is a $550 fee we have to pay just for this step! The good news is they work with a bank out Michigan that gives loans to cover all the fees which will eventually end up being atleast $15,000 by the time we actually get a baby. The other good news is we'll get almost all of that back in tax credits once the adoption is finalized.
So we're excited, but also suffering from major information overload lol. But so far the staff has seemed very friendly and helpful. I think there's going to be lots of stress and paper work ahead but it will be all worth it in the end. In the mean time we will just have to trust God. He has already showed us, just tonight actually (see Christel's post), that he has thinks under control. The following verse popped into my head tonight after we got home and I found it very comforting.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
That's all for now folks. We'll post more as we find out more.
Any ways the next step is doing the formal application which sounds like fun (haha not)! We have to fill out all kinds of forms, compile a bunch of records, get medical exams, get back ground checks, all kinds of crazy stuff, not to mention that there is a $550 fee we have to pay just for this step! The good news is they work with a bank out Michigan that gives loans to cover all the fees which will eventually end up being atleast $15,000 by the time we actually get a baby. The other good news is we'll get almost all of that back in tax credits once the adoption is finalized.
So we're excited, but also suffering from major information overload lol. But so far the staff has seemed very friendly and helpful. I think there's going to be lots of stress and paper work ahead but it will be all worth it in the end. In the mean time we will just have to trust God. He has already showed us, just tonight actually (see Christel's post), that he has thinks under control. The following verse popped into my head tonight after we got home and I found it very comforting.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
That's all for now folks. We'll post more as we find out more.
Wow, sounds like most military briefings and procedures!
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling that this meeting would probably involve a lot of reading material (and yes, something you could have easily read at home), but one stage (at least thru BCS) is that you HAVE to attend an informational meeting. I'm just happy it's done and over...and one step closer to knowing your little baby!!
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