Application sent out

I sent out most of our application today! Yeah! Of course, I had to make 2 copies of everything first (one to send to them and one for our records). I had to get help filling out the FedEx form (wasn't exactly sure which one was the correct one for my needs). I then realized that although I had the address, I couldn't remember the last name of the person it was to be sent to, so I called our church secretary; got the wrong number the first time; had to call back and have her look up the right one (different departments). Of course, that meant that I had to call the office to get the last name right to finish filling in the form for FedEx. The guy at the store was really helpful; he just laughed when I explained what I was trying to do. At least it is in the mail before the end of the year! We still have some forms to finish: references, credit reports, questionaires, pictures of the house, doctor report. I am so looking forward to getting it all submitted. Then we play the waiting game.

Chris is doing much better in writing out his answers to the questionaire than I am; I've had too much going on right now. I should have time tomorrow or Wednesday to work on it. I can really understand how this can be stressful to a marriage. If I wasn't so sure that this is the direction God is sending us, I think I would have given up about a week ago. At least most of the application is sent out, so that is less to worry about.

Chris' mom said that her church wants to have a shower for us when we find out who are children are, their ages and sex. Wow. Where to begin? We have looked at furniture, talked about different options. We've discussed some of the things we will need for them, but haven't gotten much further than that. I guess we need to start making lists of stuff to register for, but where? Wal-Mart & Target are always good, at least for the basics: towels, sheets, etc. Gift cards and cash are always great options! :)

I've started looking into financial aid options, although most of them won't even accept an application until the Home Study is completed. Oh well, at least I've started looking.