Jump Start

Every now and again in life our battery gets low and we need a bit of a jump start. Well, that has been me lately. Following surgery it has seemed that EVERYTHING has been running on low....energy, finances, motivation, vacation time, etc. This left me in a bit of a rut and feeling discouraged about my journey towards foster care. It just seemed so far away. I have been telling myself for a week or so now that I have to pull myself together and get refocused and motivated. Today, I got just the jump start I needed to propel me forward.

My agency called and wanted to follow-up on my request to become a foster parent. I explained that I hadn't contacted her again due to my surgery, and that it has just taken me longer to recover than I anticipated. I also told her I was thankful she called. It was just the motivation I needed. She wanted to go ahead and put an appointment on the calendar to do my in-home orientation, and, well, we did! So, on Tuesday, November 20th I will have my in-home meeting with her. We will review my full application & the process. We will discuss any questions and do a review of my home. I am both excited and nervous!!! There is SO much to do in the next couple weeks to get ready!

I would appreciate ALL prayers you can offer! I am going to need focus, strength, health, and energy to accomplish this part of the process before the 20th! Also, if you live in the St. Louis area and would be willing to come help do a bit of cleaning or yard work on Saturday, the 17th, please contact me! I would LOVE to have help to finish off everything and help me make sure I didn't miss anything.

Whew, I can't believe a date it set to officially cross the 'start line' of this journey. I'm excited, nervous, and just prayerful that everything turns out well.