Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day has started as nice as ours. Chris left to go to work (the part-time job at Wal-Mart) a little while ago and I got to sleep in till 8:00. Yes, Chris is now gainfully employed part-time at Wal-Mart! He went in Tuesday for the paper work and drug test, worked yesterday from 12:30 - 8:30 (doing the CBL's {computer based learning sessions} and other training things. Today he is back to {hopefully} finish the CBL's so that they can put him to 'real work' tomorrow, starting at 5:00 am. Yes, he will be working during Black Friday's morning rush at Wal-Mart. I will be at home, warm and snug in bed, hopefully still sleeping!

It is a great feeling to know that we will be able to put his paychecks directly into the Adoption Fund saving account. That will really help!

On another note, I have a good-sized deposit to make tomorrow into the Adoption Fund savings account. My 'catering' has really paid off this week (yes, the pun was intended). I have added to my menu: squash casserole, chili, green bean casserole, Italian casserole, lemon bars, brownies and a bacon & broccoli quiche. I am really tired, but no baking today! I made the pumpkin pie and squash casserole that we are taking to Chris' mom's house this afternoon last night after getting home from delivering all the goodies I made yesterday. Tylenol is my friend right now.

Well, back to finding something for breakfast and warming up the coffee! Enjoy your holiday!

Trying not to get frustrated.....

Okay, I have been researching grants and I am getting frustrated! We have passed our Homestudy, but it is not 'officialized' yet because it is only valid for 12 months. Our caseworker and I agreed to wait to 'officialize' it until we have the bulk of the funds we need so that it won't expire before we are able to finalize the adoption. Problem: in order to apply for any grants, we have to submit current homestudy papers. So, I will be calling Buckner to talk with Irina tomorrow (at some point, hopefully during my conference period) to get some clarification about all this. We may have to wait until next spring to apply for any grants.

On a good note, I had a call from a friend at church today to place an advance order for goodies: coconut creme pie, a dozen cinnamon rolls with pecans & raisins, a pan of cheese enchiladas & a pan of beef enchiladas! That will bring in $79 for our adoption fund. Slowly but surely it is growing.

Please contine to pray that we have patience while the funds are gathered (winning the lottery would be really, really helpful at this point!). Also, pray for our children and their current caregivers.