Upcoming Training and An Update

Upcoming Schedule for Foster Care Training Classes:

• December 3rd  PRIDE
• December 10th* PAPH and MEDS & Trauma Informed Care  

We have filled out every piece of paperwork that is possible at this time, so we are somewhat in the waiting stage. In a way, it feels like a pregnancy (not that I've ever experienced one before). Feelings of excitement are in the air, but at the same time a realization that everything in our lives is about to drastically change--for the better, of course! :) I'm also somewhat in awe or shock, realizing that something I've been waiting for for over 10 years is about to happen--I'll be a mother.

On another note, we are waiting to get the final approval on a loan for a duplex we are trying to purchase. We were told to wait until Josh has been at the same job for a year. (That was last month.) The side in which we will be living has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both sides have a garage. We will rent out the other side, of course. The owners have kept the place meticulously clean and it has just been painted and has brand new carpet!

I will certainly post pictures as soon as we close. If we do get this duplex we will have two bedrooms for the children, which will be great! I'll have to come up with another color scheme for the other bedroom. The one we have is more masculine than I intended but I really like it. I'll try to go more neutral on this other bedroom, though.

When we get a final word on the duplex we will be able to prepare our home for the inspections and the photos we have to have for foster care. I don't want to put child safety locks on all of our cabinets if we are just going to move in a matter of weeks! So, as soon as we find out we will have a lot to do.

When and if this loan is approved and we close on the duplex, Josh should be able to switch companies. This would mean that he would have more flexible hours and make more money. He also would not have to be gone for five days at a time.

*Edited 11/16/11 since the dates and location have changed. They are now holding classes in the city right next to us! We no longer have to travel 2.5 hours away on Saturday!