Last 2 Hoops

We got an email earlier this week about another thing they need in order for the homestudy to be complete & approved. (In other words, it is approved except for that). Got that squared away and sent in Friday. Then we received an email Friday evening that they need pictures of the outdoor play areas. (In other words, the front and back yard). Luckily, we have a nice front yard one as we included it in our profile book.  However, the back yard will be a little more difficult.  We don't have any saved except the ones previous owner put online.  Good, right?  Well, they had a trampoline which is not allowed for adoptive parents...  So just take one now, right?  That would be fine, except John is getting the fall garden ready, so things are in disarray right now.  And our neighbor's fence blew down about 2 months ago, and they have yet to fix it...  Such an easy little thing that is holding us back from being approved (already 2-4 weeks later than we were told). 

I guess we better get used to this "hurry up and wait" issue, because I think that is what our lives will be like until kid comes home! 

Please pray we can get a good enough picture of the backyard and finally be approved.  What a great retirement gift that would be if God granted us that next week! 

If you didn't see my facebook post about the adoption credit, please follow this link.  As of right now, there are only 18 co-sponsors - none of which are from Texas.  I know you are all pretty busy, but I ask you to take 5-10 minutes to call your Senators and Representatives and ask for their support.  This would be a HUGE way to get involved with adoption even if you aren't called to adopt!  Please join me in advocating for families in the adoption community!!

Hope you had a good week and thank you for your love and support!!

God Bless!
~m~