Timeline to date

Slumdog Millionaire
A great movie that pulled on our heart strings.

The Blind Side
Another great show that stirred up feelings of selfishness within us.

Jan 12th 2010
Haiti Earthquake

Sunday Jan 17th 2010
Our pastor made an announcement to prompt us to ask God how He could use us to help the people of Haiti in the midst of this tragedy. There was a way, ask Him to reveal it to us. This was the day I decided to ask God for a little direction and I can honestly say that I was not prepared for His answer. I thought a monetary donation or at most to participate in a mission trip would happen. Boy were we surprised.
Over the next few weeks, my wife and I prayed, discussed, talked out loud to ourselves and to each other, questioned God, even argued with Him. Needless to say, we lost every time. There was no excuse or reason that was acceptable to Him not to move forward with what was becoming increasingly clear. His plan was for us to expand our family.....

Our hearts had been softened and changed. It became all consuming and we had no choice but to obey and follow where He led.

Jan 26th 2010
Initial contact made with agency to discuss our plans.

Feb 3rd 2010
Homestudy preparation begun. Various forms to begin filling out, information to gather etc etc.
Started scanning various agency waiting children lists.

Feb 12th 2010
Preliminary application with agency

February and March consisted of completing the homestudy, checking out waiting child postings, making copies, filling out forms, more copies, emails, getting various certificates, more copies, clearances for financial, criminal, medical personal etc etc.

Apr 6th 2010
Found little boy that we were interested in.

Apr 8th 2010
Formal application with agency
Dossier packet with all requirements received, homestudy requirements pale in comparison.

Apr 19th 2010
Homestudy completed and submitted

Apr 22nd 2010
Conference call to go over numerous details and next step details. Call ended with us being told that our family was chosen as the best fit for this 7 year old boy we were interested in.
We cried and laughed, laughed and cried. We have a new son.

Jun 1st 2010
Last thing for dossier done today.
Fingerprints for imigration approval done. Now we wait for immigration approval.