Quick Update -

Since I won't be blogging on Sunday, I thought I'd update you quickly on this week's development.

1. Our timeline has changed.

We thought after we had our packet in, we would have our home inspection and be certified. Well on Tuesday, when I turned in one of the last things we needed for our application, I got some clarity. Once our packet is complete, then it goes over to the "adoptions" side of Serenity, and they go through the packet again. Then they call to schedule the inspection, and then they have to do something called a home evaluation, which involves interviewing both Dan and I. She said once the packet is complete, it's usually another 30 days 'till we are cleared. 30 DAYS.

This means we definitely won't be placed the weekend of May 4th, which is what we were aiming for. Looks like it will be the middle of May at the earliest, if not later. This isn't a huge deal, but the later we get placed, the less time we have home with the boys in the summer.

2. Dan's birth certificate copy still hasn't come in the mail yet.

This is the last piece of paper needed for our application, and it was ordered quite a while ago. When it comes, of course, is completely out of our control. (And...why did they issue those abbreviated birth certificates in 1979 that don't "count" as real? Silly stuff.)

SO - would you pray specifically for two things this week?

1. That Dan's birth certificate would be in the mail TOMORROW!!
2. That the Adoptions side of the process would move swiftly, and much shorter than 30 days.

Thanks for being our prayer team and walking this journey with us! Praying you have a meaningful weekend, reflecting on our Jesus who conquered death for US! He is RISEN!