Trauma Parenting Classes Completed!!!

We are well on our way to welcoming our sweet baby into our home! We have now officially completed the 24 hours of trauma based parenting classes required by the county. Next on the list is the Exit Interview, then we will be assigned our adoption worker! Right now, I am assuming the earliest we could have our placement is August, but it all depends on when the right baby comes into the system.

Ways you can be praying for us: 

Pray that we get assigned an adoption worker best suited for our family and our circumstance. 

Pray for continued hope and excitement and against fear. 

Pray for the bio mommy of our baby, that she cares for both herself and the baby, and pray for her emotionally, I am sure she is experiencing all kinds of emotions around Mother's Day. 

I read this amazing post about "The Other Mother," it is both beautiful and eye opening. It gives us a glimpse at what it might be like for the bio mommy of these precious little babes. Often times, it is so easy to judge and look down on these women for not protecting these innocents, it is good to be reminded that, although broken, these women are hurting and often times alone. There is evil in this world and they have become subject to it. It is a welcome reminder that we are all in need of the redemptive grace of Jesus Christ, and if we are to walk in His light, we are to show grace in return rather than being the first to cast the stone. 

Adoption Timeline

Orientation Class - September 26, 2014

Submitted Application to County & CCL - November 1, 2014

County Preliminary Interview - January 21, 2015

Parenting/Training Classes - March 12th, 2015

CCL Pre-Licensing Inspection - March 18, 2015
Exit Interview - June 3, 2015