More Paperwork

Last week we submitted our application to Bethany's Child of Promise Program. This is where families are matched (by Bethany's China Team)with children who have certain health issues that prevent them from being in the regular adoption program. We filled out a bunch of papers stating conditions or "needs" that we would be comfortable with--like heart condition, orthopedic issues, even birthmarks are considered special needs in some cases. We also wrote a letter about how and why we would parent such a child. The way I see it--all children have "special needs". You probably know Austin has a heart condition, and Shannon has/had a "murmur". When we are matched with our baby girl, we will have some medical information explaining health issues and we will be able to have that info assessed by medical professionals.

So meanwhile, we are still waiting on USCIS for our pre-approval to adopt from China--and then.....we can actually submit our application to China, blah, blah, blah.

Christmas shopping is almost done, the house is about decorated. I love this time of year! Maybe next year we will have #3, maybe not.

I know I have signed Dwayne's name before, but I think we all know his computer skill level and who the acutal blogger is.

Deb