up to my elbows in paperwork

Today DH and I had a conference call with Judy from Gladney. She went over EVERYTHING with us. We talked about all the paper work that has to be filled out from here on out, all the things we need to tell Villa Hope that needs to be done for the Ethiopian program during our home study, all the fees that have to be paid and when what is due. It was overwhelming but VERY informative. DH also asked a few questions about how the babies come to the orphanages and what kind of care they recieve. He also asked about what kind of information will we have about her birth parents and their medical history. I think he just wants to make sure that she's healthy. He asked questions about how she would go about obtaining infomation if when she's older she decides she wants to find her birth parents. I've never even thought about that. That brings on a whole new set of questions and emotions. I'm glad he asked though because I need to think about these things. Judy also talked to us about when we travel and what that will be like. I almost wish we wouldn't have talked about that because now that's all I can think about. I don't want to think about FBI background checks & medical forms and I600A's...I just want to think about traveling to pick up our baby girl. Snap back to reality!! I'm in paperwork up to my nose....but for NOW I'm lovin' every minute of it. :)

We talked alot of the fee's and when they are due. After we hung up with her DH and I just sat there staring at each other. I think the breakdown of all the expenses was a little overwhelming. We talked about what we're going to do to come up with this money. DH is a realist. He sees things very black and white. He wants to have a clear cut plan on where the money is coming from. I understand that but we have to trust God that He's going to provide everything we need. This adoption was a dream that God gave us and I know that He is going to provide "exceedingly above all which we ask or think" Ephesians 3:20.