Infinity and beyond!

How long does an international adoption take? Well, it seems like FOREVER, and we've only just begun! Our Home Study is finished in the sense that Chris and I have done everything we are responsible to do. We are now waiting for our social worker to submit a rough draft to WACAP for their approval. The adoption process seems to be filled with a lot of hurry up and wait. We are using this time to get prepared for her to arrive. We are having fun picking out little girl stuff. So far, we have found a castle bed, princess sheets, princess comforter, and lots of other pink stuff! Even the boys are getting into the spirit of it (despite the fact that they dislike all things pink).

I've struggled a bit during this Home Study process. Our social worker seems to have a very hard time understanding how I function day to day. She doesn't appear to have much experience with the visually impaired. So, naturally, she assumes that I am completely helpless and contribute nothing whatsoever to raising the boys, cleaning the house, doing the laundry, and the list goes on. So, imagining that I do absolutely nothing, she can't understand whywe want to adopt a child. Yet alone, a child with a disability. First of all, let me say that I never want to discount or take away from anything that Chris does. He has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. He gladly helps me around the house and never utters a word of complaint. He goes above and beyond any other husband I know. He is a wonderful father who spends tons of time with the boys. They adore their dad, and he really enjoys them. I do however, struggle with her perception of me. I'm tempted to go on a rant and list all my accomplishments and abilities, but I'm really not responsible for any of it. God is. His grace is sufficient for me in all situations. So, we've spokend truthfully to our social worker, and we're believing God to take care of the rest. God has called us to this adoption, and He'll make the way clear. We're praying that as we share our story, others will come to know Christ. That's our ultimate goal, and we are blessed to be chosen for this special job.