Phone Call from the Social Worker

....was no big deal. She needed more info for her report, which I assume is now in the process of being approved.

I am really enjoying my two weeks of Christmas break. In general the worst thing about student teaching is the lack of money.... but it's nice to spend time at home as well.

We kept our niece last night. One major problem we had is that she will NOT go to sleep unless you are with her. You have to lay in bed with her until she falls asleep, and then you can escape to your own bed.

I have a feeling that will just be tip of the iceberg for us when our foster kids arrive.

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Years. I will probably make this blog private in a few weeks - our college professors suggest that things like blogs, facebook and other networking sites be kept out of our students' range :) If you are interested in continuing to read (because obviously you have nothing else to do :), please e-mail me at brandik2002@yahoo.com.

Greg went for a pre-interview test at one of the major local cities. We are hoping he will get called for an interview. He also heard from a major water company today about a possible job but ended up playing phone tag. Please pray that something will pan out for him... and that we would be patient and continue to trust God and HIS timing! He has provided so far!

Happy Birthday Momma-sita!

Today is my Mom's birthday. We all went to Outback to celebrate.

The closer Greg and I get to becoming parents, the more I realize how much my parents did for me. And yes, I know I have no clue about what being a parent really means. But I get the idea.

Mom, thank you for your patience, love and support.

Happy 36th Birthday! :) I hope I look that good when I'm your age!

Home Study Update .... and D, G & S

I got an e-mail December 12th from our social worker, saying she was still working on our paperwork.

I got another e-mail from her today saying she had everything typed up but needed to clarify some things with us and would call us this Sunday at 5 P.M.

Alrighty then!

So much for getting calls by now :)

It's a good thing that God's timing is perfect - or else I'd be really impatient by now!!

I spoke to the great-grandmother of D, G & S. I told her we were still praying about the kids but that our biggest setback was a room for the youngest, a girl. We have planned on buying a bigger home after I get a teaching job. That, or adding onto our home seem to be the only options at this point. We'll see what God has in store. I will not be calling the great-grandmother or CPS about the kids until our home study is complete.