Dan & Emily's Adoption Journey

Our hearts are so, so full.  People showed up in ENORMOUS ways for our adoption fundraising garage sale. Not only did over 30 families donate items out the WAZOO for our sale, but God orchestrated the details so beautifully. We must've met 15 adoptive families who came to share their stories with us, provide their contact information, offer advice, and donate to our cause without purchasing anything.  Our worlds collided as we met people who knew others in our village. We had just enough tables, just enough room, just enough sunshine (except for being rained out Sunday, but more to come there...). God provided, you guys. We had just enough. Additionally, through items sold and generous donations, we made just enough to cover the phase of the adoption we're in (home study). Friends even had their own garage sales and sent us the proceeds! We had friends and family pitch in to make this the success it was, and we're forever grateful - from our moms and Dan's grandma takin...

Time is FLYING. I can't believe so much has gotten done in such a short amount of time!  The latest: We had our first home study last week, which was emotionally exhausting but beautiful. We really love our assigned case-workers so far and are looking forward to continuing this process with them.  Our doggos were excited the first few minutes, then laid down by the table and treated us to their snores during the interview. 😄 My individual interview is on Friday, and Dan's is next week. Then we'll reconvene for more discussion and a safety audit. After weeks of planning and preparing the house, our fire inspection was completed yesterday. I'm excited to share that we passed! We are now 100% complete on all of our paperwork including releases, medical info, financial info, testing, audits, background checks, etc. It feels so  good to see that completion in our adoption portal. You are a generous lot. I can't even describe the emotions we've felt with all of the l...