The New Year

Well, 2007 is officially behind us. As the year ended, it made me reflect on all Jody and I have done this year:

• First and foremost, we made the decision to adopt!
• Research, research, research as we looked for our agency. We couldn't be happier that we were led to Michelle and then Sara with Children's Hope.
• More research to find an agency to do our homestudy. Erica with Adoption Assistance led us step-by-step through the process (before she moved to Texas!).
• $$$ - like it or not, adoption costs. We secured an adoption loan and, while we were at it, refinanced the house...it will be paid off before Evan goes to high school!
• We completed our home study. We had our fingerprints taken! WE WERE CIS APPROVED! WE WERE ADDED TO THE LIST!

We definitely had a productive year. As the anniversary of our decision to adopt aproaches (February 12), I can definitely say the year has had its ups and downs. But we are that much closer to Evan!