Interview #1

We are making progress and every day gets us one step closer to our Emma. This past week, we had our first home study interview with our agency Bethany Christian Services. Because we are international, we will go to Jackson for 2 meetings and our case worker will come to Hattiesburg once to see our home. To be honest, I was terribly nervous about our meeting. I guess just the unknown and just not being sure of what to expect left me feeling like I had a tummy full of butterflies. Luckily, it was no where near the big scary deal I had made it out to be in my mind! We had a nice time getting to know our case worker and letting her hear our stories and what brought us to the point where we are now. She asked several questions and that was it! We will meet again the first week in June after she returns from vacation. I am so thankful that we are moving along. I know this is going to be a LONG process and I will get plenty antsy at times so I am thankful for any progress that can get us closer to our little girl. My heart is so full today as I got to spend Mother's Day with my beautiful children but I couldn't help but think about Emma. Chances are, she has already been born. My heart aches for her to be with us and for us to love, protect, and teach her the love of The Lord. I have thought so much today about her birth mother as well. I may never know all the details that brought her to the point where she would give up her child, but I wish there was a way that she could know that she is prayed for and that her sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. I just love the picture of redemption that is painted through adoption. It is such an amazing reminder of the grace given to me and my heart is so full of thankfulness because of it!!!!