So, Hubby and I were talking and he brought up a very good point, one that I hadn't thought about...
I guess everyone is supposed to get "free money" in the mail courtesy of the U.S. government's economic stimulus package. Great! I will take it! I initially thought this was a good idea. However, do American's realize that all this money is going to be used for is gasoline!?!? It went up 50 cents just this last weekend...so really, the government is just feeding our gasoline habit. I am sure most everyone will not save the money they get for gas for their vehicles, but it is something to stop and think about...
All criticism aside, I am very thankful that I live in America. It truly is the best country in the world and I feel blessed to be here. God Bless America. We need it!!!
...make the happiest moments.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Us
- Reba
- I am thankful to be a child of God. I have been married to my best friend for nine years, and have the most beautiful daughter in the world. My ultimate goal is to be a fully devoted follower of God. Only He can enable me to be the wife and mother I should be.
Punky
Here is our amazing and very smart little 6 year old. She is everything I have ever wanted in a little girl. I thank God for her every day.
Our Adoption Journey
2/20/10 ~ Attended adoption conference and made decision to adopt.
3/2010-4/2010 ~ Began investigating adoption...domestic vs. international, agency, country options, etc.
5/24/10 ~ Met with our caseworker at Lifelink in Peoria.
5/?/10 ~ Decided on Philippines and began application process.
7/7/10 ~ Mailed application to Lifelink!
7/29/10 ~ Received a TON of paperwork to fill out and were fingerprinted for the State of Illinois.
9/16/10 ~ Turned in more paperwork to our caseworker and had our individual "interviews". Got certified copies of our marriage license and birth certificates.
9/28/10 ~ Had our home inspection and final interview with Punky too!
10/2/10 ~ Attended a required adoption seminar in Addison, IL...interesting and informative.
10/6/10 ~ Both of us had physicals (yuck!). Two shots and blood drawn...
10/29/10 ~ Received DCFS Foster Care License in the mail (adopt only status).
11/15/10 ~ Finally finished online coursework...paperwork for agency is done!!!! Now to compile the dossier...
12/16/10 ~ Home study approved by agency and is now in the hands of DCFS for approval.
1/22/11 ~ Dossier is complete and mailed to our caseworker!
2/08/11 ~ Dossier received by ICAB in Philippines!
3/16/11 ~ Application has been approved by ICAB in Philippines...we are officially waiting parents!
3/2010-4/2010 ~ Began investigating adoption...domestic vs. international, agency, country options, etc.
5/24/10 ~ Met with our caseworker at Lifelink in Peoria.
5/?/10 ~ Decided on Philippines and began application process.
7/7/10 ~ Mailed application to Lifelink!
7/29/10 ~ Received a TON of paperwork to fill out and were fingerprinted for the State of Illinois.
9/16/10 ~ Turned in more paperwork to our caseworker and had our individual "interviews". Got certified copies of our marriage license and birth certificates.
9/28/10 ~ Had our home inspection and final interview with Punky too!
10/2/10 ~ Attended a required adoption seminar in Addison, IL...interesting and informative.
10/6/10 ~ Both of us had physicals (yuck!). Two shots and blood drawn...
10/29/10 ~ Received DCFS Foster Care License in the mail (adopt only status).
11/15/10 ~ Finally finished online coursework...paperwork for agency is done!!!! Now to compile the dossier...
12/16/10 ~ Home study approved by agency and is now in the hands of DCFS for approval.
1/22/11 ~ Dossier is complete and mailed to our caseworker!
2/08/11 ~ Dossier received by ICAB in Philippines!
3/16/11 ~ Application has been approved by ICAB in Philippines...we are officially waiting parents!
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