The entire process of adoption is a marathon, not a sprint. We learned that the first time, though looking back it was not that long at all. From application to meeting our little guy was just a year and one week. However, we also had to take out a $15,000 adoption Loan, which we are nearly done paying off now. So, this time Keith and I are very mindful of the monetary side of adoption. We are so focused on getting to her, but we have to think also about the financial strain that causes problems later. Being a parent (#adulting) is difficult. We just want to take a loan out and hop on a plane, but we can't do that. We need to make sure that financially we are secure enough to keep the house steady once she gets home. So right now we are focusing on saving up that money.
Besides the money, we've been talking more with our little boy Liam about his sister,
what to expect and how to be a big brother. He sometimes gets overwhelmed, so we try to make it always positive and ways he can do something about it. He is so excited it tickles me. The other day Keith and I were discussing the cost and different ways we can save by getting rid of something or cutting back. Liam comes over to me and
says, "Here, you can have this for my sister." He then hands me a handful of change. I just cried. Liam is just the sweetest little boy. I am so blessed! He also wants to know how we are going to decorate the room. I told him we were going to wait till it got closer so we'd have a better idea of how old she is and stuff. Liam said, "We should paint her room pink. Most girls like pink." This boy, I'm telling you he lifts me up every day.Thank you for reading our blog. Please share and comment. We love to hear from you all. Please keep us and our little one in your prayers, as well as all the orphans out there, waiting and hoping for their forever families.
God Bless!
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