changes

Dave and I started dating when I was 19. At some point in our dating relationship we started talking about what we wanted our family to look like. I remember mentioning the possibility of adoption and I was so happy to hear that he saw his future family including "non-biological" children, too.

After we got married we looked into starting the process. We always felt like our child was somewhere far away in the world...international adoption. At that point I was only 23 or 24 years old...most countries require that you are at least 25. Man, that seems like a long time ago---and then again, just yesterday.

So, we moved on. We decided that our first child would be biological and Reilly-Kate was given to us...then Sam. Though the idea of adoption has always been lurking in the background, we were busy. :)

Today we took a big step.
Yes, this is the beginning of the REAL forms to become adoptive parents for the state of GA.

Whoa.

We are finally on the road that we have known for many years we are meant to travel.

I'm as nervous as I am excited. Its that whole "unknown" factor that I'm not a fan of. But I do know that God knows. He has known from the beginning what our family will look like and what obstacles it will take to get there and He is ready.

I hope we are. Team Davis has some changes coming...to what extent and how long it will take, we haven't a clue.

I can tell you what I do know: We have 2 more Saturdays of classes (really long and NOT the most interesting material) :), by the last class we are to have our plethora of paperwork complete--including physicals & inspections---I do enjoy a checklist so this part excites me because I love it when I know what I need to do and can check it off the list. After all the paperwork is approved we will schedule our Home Studies. We'll need 2. After that we are on "list" for the entire state of GA. We will then be contacted when there is a child or children needing an adoptive home. We have no idea how long that wait will be... :) Unknowns are frustrating, right?

So there you go...and here we go. The road may be long and bumpy or relatively easy...we'll see. But I will be thankful for the support of all our family and friends. If you are a prayer, please pray for wisdom and patience and readiness...also pray for the birth parents of the child or children---whatever road we are on, theirs is so much more heartbreaking.

On a lighter note, we'll be cleaning out the garage a baby-proofing around here. Please come by and make my husband happy and take whatever you want/need. :)