Classes Now Behind Us

We completed the 2-day class and it was so much better than we thought it would be!  Our agency really knew how to run the 2 days and fit as much stuff in as possible without being too overwhelming.  They are very encouraging and I know I left on Friday feeling really enthusiastic.  We are now working on our self-studies which are 19 questions in essay format and the average person takes 6-8 pages to answer them.  I am almost done and Craig is right behind me which I am very impressed with.  Once we turn these in with a few other documents, we can be assigned a social worker and start our home study!  It is usually in two phases -one meeting with the social worker at the agency and the other at our home.  We have been told that there won't be a 'white glove' test for dust or anything like that which is a huge relief.  Things are now rolling along and even though it is a lot of work, it feels good to be doing something.  Thanks to all of you who check this - I forget to check it sometimes.  Our biggest advantage to this process is all of you are supporting and encouraging us.