We submitted the application for our local home study today. It felt so good to know we have made another (tiny) step toward our child. I also had the opportunity to speak with the director of the India program at JOH today. We had a good conversation and she was very patient with me as I asked a million questions that have been running through my mind. And, of course, as soon as we hung up I had a million more I could have asked!
I did find out that the little girl we are praying for is in one of the two Christian orphanages that JOH works with--it is very near a hospital which is reassuring. She also said she held Henna the last time she was in India--just a few weeks ago. So neat to know that she actually knows the child we have on our hearts! She relayed that the caregivers just adore her and that she is adorable and well loved and taken care of--that makes my heart happy! I asked for any additional information the agency has about Henna--birth date, location, medical history etc. so we will definitely be looking forward to that email!
We are trying to not get too excited or attached to Henna, but it is VERY DIFFICULT! I broke down and finally printed up a picture of her today. On the way to have dinner with friends tonight I pulled it out of my purse and surprised Justin. He said, "oh wow, she's even prettier that I remembered". Hearing him say that melted my heart. I guess I'm not the only one falling in love :)
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In the adoption process, EVERY step is a milestone and should be celebrated! Henna and your family are in my prayers daily!
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting. I hope that all of that paperwork is falling into place for you. I know, first hand, how nice it is to have that photo in your pocket :)
ReplyDeleteJulie
That's so awesome that Henna is in a Christian orphanage! We're praying for you guys and Henna!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on submitting your home study application! Hopefully that ball will start rolling soon! :-)