Travis & I have talked a lot about adoption and where to go from here. We have decided that in Jan/Feb we will probably go to the bank and see about a loan. We would LOVE to do it now, but we have one too many credit cards that are harming our credit score. Soooo we figured it up and by Feb we will have those pesky ones paid off :). Sooo hopefully by Feb we can move on w/ things. We are still going to do the fundraising and just take out a loan for the amount that we will need (example: if we raise $3,000 we will take out a loan for $10,000 to pay for the other costs) I know that God has the perfect baby for us and when the time is right, we will be able to afford it. I just HATE the waiting! We will prob get a loan in Feb and sign w/ them and it will take about 3 months to complete the homestudy so hopefully by next summer we will be on the waiting list! I hope! okay, now I'm just rambling.
Its exciting to think about but scary at the same time. I just keep thinking and praying and hoping and saying to myself "maybe this time next year we will have a baby on the way!!". I cant't wait!
Here is a little something that my mom had put on facebook and I thought Id copy it here as well:
For those of you who may not know, "Crystal A. Bennett" is our youngest daughter. Her and her husband Travis met at 15 yrs old; they dated all through High School and college and were married 5 yrs ago. During the past 3 yrs they have battled with infertility. After much prayer, they have recently decided on domestic adoption. Crystal and Travis are both hard workers and have been employed since they were 16 yrs old. Crystal now works with 6 month – 1 yr olds, usually 8 at a time! She loves her job and all “her babies”. Travis works at the local High School as the “tech man” and teacher. They both also have a heart for the teenagers and are on the board of directors for High Country Youth Ministries. This past weekend, after an all day seminar, they have decided on an adoption agency. The “fees” involved are between $15-20K. Crystal and Travis work hard and save where they can; Crystal is a bargain shopper and clips coupons. However, like many of us they live from pay check to pay check. They have faith and trust in God that He will provide the needed funds to “bring their baby home” and bless them with the desire of their hearts. Please continue to pray for this wonderful couple and their future child. Also, if the Lord puts it on your heart to help them financially you can send a check to R-U-His Ministry, PO Box 1501, Jefferson, NC 28640, put “Bennett Baby” in the memo. Thanks for listening & I hope you have an awesome God filled day! ~ Annette (Daidone) DePalma
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