Boldness is not something for which I'm necessarily famous. But, sometimes, I even surprise myself.
I had a conversation with my husband last night which led me to believe that it would be okay if I filed the pre-application for M3 with the NGO. It didn't cost anything to do and is considered the first step to adopting her. I completed the paperwork today and had my husband sign it tonight. I will mail it in the morning.
I held my breath when I e-mailed the NGO director to tell her of my intentions. I was scared she would e-mail me immediately and tell me M3 had another family who had already filed paperwork. That didn't happen. In fact, I received a very excited e-mail from the director and then a second one containing photos of M3 from the day in May when she entered the official orphanage. She looks sooo sad. Even though she didn't look the happiest in the DVD from August, I could tell a difference in her from even May.
I also contacted the homestudy agency I think we will use. They are much cheaper than other places and you only have to pay for 1/2 up front. The rest may be paid when the study is completed. That means rather than $1750, we only need to come up with $1200 to get the ball rolling. Still a ton of cash, especially given my unemployed status, but I'm getting a job of some kind this week come heck or high water. Even if it's just something I keep for a bit, I need some income ASAP to start paying down bills and saving toward adoption expenses. Once the home study is done, I want to start applying for grants, etc.
It appears we have officially "begun" but the paper chase still awaits.
Boldness abounds!
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