Cautiously Optimistic

Hello everyone !

Last night Dan and I went to Adoption Star for our open House. 
First off I can't say more than enough wonderful things about the agency !!
They are soooo friendly, so helpful, there is a lot of educational information and help at every turn.

We also made some friends there ! A family that adopted in Nov 2011 came to tell their experience and I felt like it was a sign.  They reminded me so much of Dan and I.  They were funny, warm and open about the entire process.  The ironic thing is their little adopted boy named Nick has a Kidney issue...... who needed a better sign than that ?
I felt like I was home, like I had found the place that I wanted to make my forever family. 

So the Process in General goes as such :
1. Open House with Agency ( intake paperwork )
2. Initial Consultation
3. Complete required Documentation ( lots of it )
- ex: referrals, medical, financial papers, Make a profile
4.  Take educational Classes
5. Home Study
6. Wait to be Matched
7. Placement
8. Finalization -- This is more legal with the courts


After hearing all that lie ahead I am all ready to jump on board, Dan and I submitted our initial paperwork required showing that we were interested. We have our consultation on 2/21/2012.  We are very excited to get the process moving !

What do ya'll think ??
I would love to hear from you guys