So.... If you ever need an exercise in patience by all means adopt! There is nothing quick or speedy about the home study. Just when you think you've mailed your final packet of paperwork another one comes in the mail that is twice the size.
Trust me, I am not complaining about the copious amounts of paperwork involved in the adoption process, I just wish there was a way to fast forward all the legal mumbo-jumbo stuff and get to the good part! You know, the part where Kevin and I are on our way to the hospital to meet our baby for the first time.
For those of you following our Facebook page "Barnard Baby Dreaming" you probably saw a YouTube video I posted of a couple who were adopting going to pick their son up from the hospital. That's the good part! I cried and cried when I watched them. I suggest you watch it if you have time it's titled "Jacob Chen Adoption Story".
I have been so mixed up in one giant ball of emotions that I cannot even differentiate one emotion from the other....
...But one emotion that stands out above the rest is Joy. I feel so much joy that my dreams of mommyhood will come true soon. I feel joy that I have so much love and support from my family and friends and ultimately I feel joy that God has His hand over this whole process and is guiding us along the way.
Thank you all for your support and donations. We should have our cook books by Mother's Day so everyone can start buying them. We are also taking pre-orders if you would like one or more just let me know with a comment or message. Also if you want to take 5 or 10 to sell to your friends and family to help a good cause we would greatly appreciate it!!!
Love always,
Shannon
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