Home Study Draft

Well, I returned from our trip to Cape May. So proud of my little brother Jerry.

Kate emailed me the home study draft on Tuesday night. I reviewed and made simple corrections on Wednesday. Paid the remaining $800 for Home Study. Kate has emailed to her supervisor for approval.

Chad's car broke down. It's getting repaired next Friday. So we are out of a car until then.

Authentication

AHH called today and said we've done a tremendous job with getting all the paperwork. She is going to send our originals for authentication. I signed the form authorizing & paid online. My mother-in-law is going to fax tomorrow morning for me since I'm headed to Cape May, New Jersey!

I'll post when I return.

Mailed original dossier paperwork

During lunch, I overnighted the original dossier paperwork to AHH. Missing was my candid pictures and passport. I wanted to get the originals out of my hands and in to AHH's.

I'm busy packing tonight and getting things ready for my trip to NJ to see my brother graduate from Coast Guard.

Final Home Study

Friday, June 9th, the social worker came to my work for the final visit. Only lasted about 20 minutes. I gave her the remainder paperwork. The only paperwork we are waiting for is the guardianship form which our aunt tells us is "it's in the mail". Kate (social worker) will be emailing us the draft by the end of this week.

I can't wait to read. She wants us to look for typos, etc.....

June 10th was our adoption fundraiser yard sale. My Mom, Candy, Jannette, and Nannie donated items and it was a success. We had it at Aunt Sue's house.

Oh, Jerry is graduating from Coast Guard this Friday. I'm going up with Mom and Dad.

Update of 2nd & 3rd visit

On our way to meet our social worker, there was a wreck that stopped traffic on the interstate. We had to get off the interstate and go the back roads. It was pouring down rain and just a yucky daty. We met her at a Starbucks.

We ended up being an hour late. Everything went great. She talked to me for about and an hour 1/2 then she talked to Chad for about 40 minutes. We felt so bad about being late but it was out of our control.

I meet with the social worker again on Friday for our last interview. Only a few things to finish up this coming week. Physical form/one more reference letter/copy of 1040.

We received our criminal/police records in mail this week and all is good.

2nd & 3rd Homestudy

Tomorrow we go to Lexington to meet the social worker for our individual meetings. We're excited to get to the next step.

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