We only have the final home inspection to complete. DH & I completed the CPR class almost two weeks ago. It was different than the one I had taken previously. This one recommended that you don't check for a pulse before doing chest compressions. So, now we are both certified in CPR.
We also completed our Home Study. It was basically a bio of our lives growing up and after we met. It included things like what we do in our spare time, our jobs, and basically how we feel about life.
The next thing is the home inspection. It's scheduled for next week. There are a few things we have to complete before Linda comes for the visit. We still have to finish the drawer and cabinet latches, make copies of the insurance policies, install the lock on the sliding door and install an alarm on the dog door. We are hoping the alarm on the dog door takes care of the pool issue. The pool is not open yet so it still has a safety cover on it but the agency is still concerned.
I am a terrible "pack rat" and I know that I need to throw some stuff away but it's so hard. I'm going to work on it this weekend. If nothing else, I will pack stuff up and put it in the attic!
A journey through becoming and being foster parents.
About Me
- Mic
- I've been married to a wonderful, thoughtful person for over 34 years. We have 2 beautiful children and several kinds of pets. I love spending time in our back woods. I love learning something new every day.
What time is it?
Things we still have to do;
- Set a court date for the Adoption!
- Fill out lots of paperwork (DONE)
- Find an adoption lawyer (DONE)
- Take adoption classes (DONE)
- Choose Daycare (DONE)
- Lock up cleaning supplies (DONE)
- Make outside doors kid proof (DONE)
- Copy insurance policy (DONE)
- Final Home Inspection (DONE)
- Home Study (DONE)
- On going Paperwork (DONE)!
- CPR class (DONE)
- Complete classes (DONE)
- Boys shots (DONE)
- DH physical DONE
- DH TB test DONE
- My physical DONE
- My TB test (April) DONE
- Background Checks (DONE)
Followers
Changing One Little Life
By Valerie Busic
The phone call comes in,
"Do you have enough room?
For one more young child...
He needs a home soon."
He comes to your door
tattered and bruised,
His clothes are all dirty,
he's wearing no shoes...
You welcome him in
with a smile on your face,
He'll have to adjust
at his very own pace.
His life has been
a hard, rocky road.
Somehow you must help
to lighten his load.
He is going to need you
to care for him now,
So deep in your heart,
you silently vow-
To make his life better
than what he has now.
to again make him smile,
though you're wondering how.
Each new day brings
anger, sadness and joy
You pray that your love
can help this young boy.
Sometimes it seems that
you're getting nowhere,
And you're wondering why God said,
"Send this child there."
After an especially trying day
when you're sure
there must be an easier way
Into the room,
his footsteps now come.
With a shy hug, he whispers,
"I love you Mom."
With tears in your eyes,
you know just what to say,
You've waited and waited
For this very day.
"Remember this, honey,
And no matter what,
You're special. I love you.
You just hold on to that."
And then the day comes
when you answer the phone...
They're sending "your" little boy
back to his home.
You think of the work
that may be undone
When they do send him back,
to the very same one.
He's much different today
than he was, way back when.
Your hard work has paid off,
You can see it in him.
You hope and you pray
he'll remember your love
But you can't help wonder,
will it be enough?
To carry him through
what may lie ahead
You try to be strong
to cover your dread
Your head says you must
get through the good-byes
But the weight in your heart
Later, you learn
he's doing quite well.
He comes over to visit
and you really can tell.
His life isn't perfect, but...
It's turning quite nice.
And you have made a difference
in one little boy's life.
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