Hey everyone - Just a little note about blog upkeep: Several people have asked why they don't get emailed updates when we post.
The short answer: I don't know.
The longer answer: I looked everywhere on the site to figure out how to get emails sent to everyone when I update. I can only select 10 email addresses - so this clearly is not the answer.
So, I put a new gadget on the site that should allow you to "subscribe" to the udpates. Someone please check this out, test it, and tell me if it's working. :)
Who wants to be the guinea pig? Step right up....
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
NEXT STEPS
Well, our last post said we were "approved". I have had a lot of questions about what that means, exactly. So, here it is: We are approved by the agency to proceed with the adoption process. It's that simple. We still have a looooong road ahead of us.
To clarify, here are the next steps:
1-We received our orientation packet, and have reviewed all of the documentation.
2-We completed an orientation call with Erin at All God's Children (more on this to follow).
3-We have to complete and notarize all documentation. (Is there a notary in the house?)
4-Then, we submit documents and initial fees.
5-We have to select a home study agency (this is with the help of All God's Children)
Steps 1 & 2 are complete. Now....to find a notary...and time on the calendar that we are both available to visit the notary. Easier said than done...not the notary, but the calendar part. *Sigh*
With that being said, let me tell you a story. The company I work for got a new client in Oregon. My colleague was supposed to go visit them last week, but she resigned - and I was selected to replace her. So, at the last minute, I went to Portland, Oregon to visit the new client, and - before leaving - I spent an extra few hours to visit the Adoption Agency! Erin from All God's Children picked me up at the hotel on Friday morning, took me to their office (which is an old house converted into their offices in a really cool part of town). I had a chance to meet all of the ladies & gentlemen that will have a huge part in changing our lives. It was pretty exciting.
One of the ladies I met, Emily, is the one who goes to committee to state our case to the state of Oregon. It was a unique experience, as most communication is done over the phone...and Emily usually only reads the Home Study that is written by our social worker here in Ohio. We may talk to her on the phone, of course, but it is rare that we'd actually have a chance to meet her in person! Emily was on cloud nine when I met her, because she had just placed a child into her "forever home". It was a pretty neat experience.
Well, that's it for now. Off to find a notary.
To clarify, here are the next steps:
1-We received our orientation packet, and have reviewed all of the documentation.
2-We completed an orientation call with Erin at All God's Children (more on this to follow).
3-We have to complete and notarize all documentation. (Is there a notary in the house?)
4-Then, we submit documents and initial fees.
5-We have to select a home study agency (this is with the help of All God's Children)
Steps 1 & 2 are complete. Now....to find a notary...and time on the calendar that we are both available to visit the notary. Easier said than done...not the notary, but the calendar part. *Sigh*
With that being said, let me tell you a story. The company I work for got a new client in Oregon. My colleague was supposed to go visit them last week, but she resigned - and I was selected to replace her. So, at the last minute, I went to Portland, Oregon to visit the new client, and - before leaving - I spent an extra few hours to visit the Adoption Agency! Erin from All God's Children picked me up at the hotel on Friday morning, took me to their office (which is an old house converted into their offices in a really cool part of town). I had a chance to meet all of the ladies & gentlemen that will have a huge part in changing our lives. It was pretty exciting.
One of the ladies I met, Emily, is the one who goes to committee to state our case to the state of Oregon. It was a unique experience, as most communication is done over the phone...and Emily usually only reads the Home Study that is written by our social worker here in Ohio. We may talk to her on the phone, of course, but it is rare that we'd actually have a chance to meet her in person! Emily was on cloud nine when I met her, because she had just placed a child into her "forever home". It was a pretty neat experience.
Well, that's it for now. Off to find a notary.
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