I've been a little lazy in the updates recently.... sorry!
so classes are OVER!!!!!!!!!! very sad...the Tuesday night ritual was getting habitual! ha that rhymes! Last week we had a "panel" of people that we will come into contact with in the foster/adoption process. it was awesome to hear what they had to say and experience a Family Support Team meeting. We were able to ask questions that pertained to the person that was there...such as a foster child now adult and hear her experiences, to an attorney that speaks from a legal perspective, to foster/adoptive parents and their thoughts on what journey is before us and from a staffing perspective on how children were placed. I could have listened to them for hours.
I have to admit...i am very sad the classes are over. It's like part of the experience is over and the support of fellow classmates is no longer. I have become close to 2 couples that were in the class with me...we still keep in touch thanks to facebook! they are amazing people!
Tonight I had my 2nd homestudy. it was mainly paperwork but moving the process forward. I have homestudy 3 on September 8, I will mover september 18 and then the final homestudy the week after i move. My licensing worker Tessa said that she hopes to have it all done by October 1....that means I will be on the "list" for available placements on October 1! DID I JUST SAY THAT OUTLOUD.........OH MY GOODNESS...THIS IS REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, with that said, I'm officially nervous and excited! Its going to happen and soon! Just think....who would have EVER thought this of me!!!!!!!!!!
Well...I'm going to fill out more paperwork.....more updates soon....KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING!!!!!!!!!!
love and thanksgiving to you all,
Alecia
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
August 17, 20101
wow, wow, wow!!! Where has the summer gone? It seems like yesterday I started my classes and now we are done with the instructional part and have our party next week.....lots of great things are happening....
I'm trying NOT to get excited, but I have to be honest-its tough! There are alot of 'WHAT-IFS' out there that I can't share yet, because nothing is for certain.
Up till today, I think that all of this has been a dream....today I think I have reached reality and for some reason I'm 99% excited and 1% scared to death. What have I done, what am I doing, why am I doing this....am I ready???
Only GOD knows.....and believe me, I have prayed and prayed about this....."he will not lead me in a direction I can not succeed"
Thanks for all the support and prayers.....maybe calling on you all soon for some kiddo items that you may want to donate to my kiddo closets! Will be making the calls soon, I'm sure!
Love and prayers,
Alecia
I'm trying NOT to get excited, but I have to be honest-its tough! There are alot of 'WHAT-IFS' out there that I can't share yet, because nothing is for certain.
Up till today, I think that all of this has been a dream....today I think I have reached reality and for some reason I'm 99% excited and 1% scared to death. What have I done, what am I doing, why am I doing this....am I ready???
Only GOD knows.....and believe me, I have prayed and prayed about this....."he will not lead me in a direction I can not succeed"
Thanks for all the support and prayers.....maybe calling on you all soon for some kiddo items that you may want to donate to my kiddo closets! Will be making the calls soon, I'm sure!
Love and prayers,
Alecia
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010
Can you believe that August is here? I can't....yet I'm super excited! Life is CHANGING for me and I can't wait!
I'm MOVING again.........yes, I take after my parents.....pack - unpack - live there for a year - and do it all over again! But its for a VERY good reason. With all the life changing experiences that I am about to enter, I wanted to be near my family. Yes, Republic is only 25 minutes away, but I also wanted my future kids to go to my alma mater Ash Grove schools. So, a great house came open for rent and I'm heading back to the Grove on September 18. Painting has begun and things are brightening up! I'm excited.....thanks to those that are helping "renevate" the house!
Class was great last night. We are on the downhill slide! Only 2 more Tuesday night classes and then 2 saturday classes...then my home study will be written by my case worker and BOOM, I'm licensed and let the good times roll!
I can't thank my family and friends enough for the enormous amount of love I am receiving! It's also kinda fun because I am a part of a "pre-parenting" plan....there are 2 gals in my office that are expecting....and for once, I have something that I can contribute to that conversation. Now I'm not "expecting" as they are, but there are children in my very near future. Fun to talk about!
Wish all of you cool days ahead. I don't know about you but I am ready for cooler evenings, fall-like days, craft fairs and city festivals and yes, even the holidays!
Love and blessings,
Alecia
I'm MOVING again.........yes, I take after my parents.....pack - unpack - live there for a year - and do it all over again! But its for a VERY good reason. With all the life changing experiences that I am about to enter, I wanted to be near my family. Yes, Republic is only 25 minutes away, but I also wanted my future kids to go to my alma mater Ash Grove schools. So, a great house came open for rent and I'm heading back to the Grove on September 18. Painting has begun and things are brightening up! I'm excited.....thanks to those that are helping "renevate" the house!
Class was great last night. We are on the downhill slide! Only 2 more Tuesday night classes and then 2 saturday classes...then my home study will be written by my case worker and BOOM, I'm licensed and let the good times roll!
I can't thank my family and friends enough for the enormous amount of love I am receiving! It's also kinda fun because I am a part of a "pre-parenting" plan....there are 2 gals in my office that are expecting....and for once, I have something that I can contribute to that conversation. Now I'm not "expecting" as they are, but there are children in my very near future. Fun to talk about!
Wish all of you cool days ahead. I don't know about you but I am ready for cooler evenings, fall-like days, craft fairs and city festivals and yes, even the holidays!
Love and blessings,
Alecia
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