Certified!

Last Tuesday the 3rd, I went down to Bethany to read the report she had typed up about me.  That consisted of the interview, inspection and some other documents that I had filled out...all in one large report.  Of course I cried! LOL!  It was a bit emotional to read through my life story on paper and emotional to think I have been working towards this for so long now.  I get emotional thinking about how much my life is going to change, day to day.  But I keep reminding myself that what I am doing, is what I was called to do..whether for a short term or long term, I am confident in the work that I am about to do and the journey has only just begun.

I got teary eyed last night thinking, holy crap..in a month (who knows when I will get the call but Aug 4th is the earliest they will call me) I will be responsible for a little person in the bedroom next to mine!!  Uffda! 

I think the anticipation for the call is what has me so emotional.  The real work will begin when she gets here.  Silas thinks August 17-24, Aubrie thinks the 19th and I have no freaking clue LOL!  The next update that you will be reading on here, will more than likely be once she is here.  I can't imagine any big updates between now and then.  All my paperwork is done and I am calling Bethany CS this week to go through a list of questions..other than that, I have a busy July with as much down time as I can before I am officially a foster Mom!

Just so you have an idea, and maybe you are wondering about these things also:
How much will I get to know about the child when I get the call?
How long has she been in foster care, why isn't she with her family?
Will I get a list of things I can and can't do with her (travel, swimming, haircuts, etc)?
Will she automatically transfer to my school district (if she is that age)?
How many visitations will I need to take her to in a week?

There are more but I don't have the list in front of me.  If there are questions that you have or think I should ask, please post on the facebook page..I would love to hear feedback. 

As always, thanks for keeping up with the journey!  Buckle up!! :)

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