God's amazing plan.

Well, let me fill you in on my journey so far...My name is Erica. I am single and live in my home with my two precious Maltese Troy & Helen.

God spoke to my heart in April about adopting a little one with Down Syndrome. I always knew I would adopt at least one of my children but NOW? I prayed continuously for over a month. Praying for the "signs" that this was right and having those signs laid out in front of me time and again. Then I got incredibly excited about the idea of being a mommy! I did all kinds of research and made many decisions. You had to think about international, domestic, open, closed, private, and what agency. So much to think about and so much to learn.

My prayers continued and in May I sat my family down and talked to them about adopting my son. I thought hard about the gender and God steered me to a boy. They were very supportive and excited as well. They of course had many questions which I happily answered.

God has blessed this journey in the way things fall into place. They tell you to prepare for a few months for the home study and then to be matched/hear about/find your little one.

July 14th I had my appointment to get my fingerprints done. They were scanned (I highly recommend this). Easy process and then the wait... Well my wait was not so long...I emailed my Social Worker Wednesday July 15th and asked what I could be doing in the mean time. She replied, "I will be in your area Friday can we do your first home visit?" Oh My! I had obligations already and I told her that would not work for me. All the while I felt SICK. I just kept thinking how long will I have to wait if I do not take this opportunity. So I emailed her back and said I could work out Friday. She also wanted to meet my family and see my support system. Bonus since I was babysitting that weekend. I cleaned like a mad woman. My house was spotless when she came. (Mainly due to the nerves).

Our visit went well then on the the "Life Story" assignment. Which was pretty easy. I finished it up Wednesday August 5th and hope to send it in Sunday. Then we will have another home visit. I had my blood work for my physical today August 7th and hope to get the dog's their rabies shots next week.

So let's see in less than a month I an about half way done. I already have his bedding and his bed was ordered on July 20th. And hope to have it 6-8 weeks from then. WOW. When I think about it that way WOW. God is so GOOD!

It is so awesome to see God work his plan if you are willing to obey and follow. So many things have been provided. And I know he will continue to provide.

Thanks for stopping by...I hope to have more updates soon!