I'm Cleared!

It seems life has gone crazy lately...and I haven't even begun fostering yet! It all started about a week and a half ago. Since most of you already know the craziness that has been unfolding, I will not retell it all here.
I just want to thank all those who have been praying and ask for your continued prayers in those situations.

What I want to share, though, is this: in the midst of all that craziness I received a call from my new licensing worker. She informed me that my clearances (background check, etc) have passed and she was ready to schedule my Home Study! She spoke at a rate of a million miles per minute, but she seemed nice. By the end our phone call we had scheduled my Home Study for this Saturday, the 2nd.

I'm still not a 100% sure what to expect from this part of the process, but I pray that me, my home, and my pets all pass the test. I've lost all good time to prepare my house as I went home to be with family a week ago, was sick this entire past weekend, and well...now it is only a couple of days away. I would be panicking, but I just don't have the time or energy to do so. I'm going to have to clean what I can clean and leave the rest up to God!

I will be sure to update you after my Home Study on Saturday to let you know how it went. Until then, here are three directions where you can send your good thoughts and prayers:

1. Home Study: Although I don't really have time to panic, I'm still nervous. This is a huge part of the process of me becoming licensed. Pray that my licensing worker comes with a good dose of grace and that I can just be myself - not trying too hard to say or do the right thing. If this is indeed the path I'm supposed to be on, I trust God will take care of the details and it will all end up alright.
2. Child Care: I've mentioned the after-school program I'm hoping to use, but am still looking for other options for various situations. I've just begun researching individual child care providers a little over a week ago and seem to be lost in the process. Just not sure how to really find the best fit. Praying that I will receive some personal recommendation from those I know in the area and that I find the right person/people in time!
3. Me: Just that I can stay healthy, focused, and passionate.

Thanks!