Getting Closer!

Yesterday was our home visit for the adoption and although I was incredibly nervous (I don't know why), it could not have gone better! Jean came over for about 1.5 hours and it was so light and casual. We had a great time with her, just talking and laughing, and she couldn't get enough of Chase. She loved him! She had a lot of standard questions about the house, took a tour, and made sure we had all the safety things that we needed. All in all, it was pretty easy and comfortable and we just keep liking Jean more and more each time we meet with her. I can't tell you the weight lifted that I felt after yesterday. I just kinda started to get that peaceful feeling that we are almost there and that in just a few short days, everything will be in the Lord's hands. Our background checks should be back any day now, and we are finalizing and making copies of our birth parent letter and photo collages. Then, we are DONE, finally! Our profile is then sent to a committee who approves us to enter into the pool where birth mothers can look at us. Jean thought this would all be complete by the end of the month! We were talking after she left yesterday and kinda started daydreaming about the fact that we could actually have a baby really soon! The thought is overwhelming and exciting and almost too much for me to even think about! I feel so unprepared, but also like this is something we have been waiting and praying for for a very long time! For now, we are thrilled with the developments so far, and look forward with much anticipation for the next couple of weeks to finish up! We'll keep the updates coming! Thanks again for all the interest and concern! We just feel so fortunate that we have been blessed to have so many friends and family members who have intently and closely shared this experience with us! You have made the journey so much more exciting and special for us! We love you all!