One Step Closer

I heard from my Licensing Specialist today. He said he is hoping to finalize the licensing process here in the near future.

All of a sudden it feels so very real.

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Last night I ordered 2 cribs and a car seat. I got a pretty great deal on them and I just received word prior to writing this post that the order in its entirety shipped. The first of the baby things are on their way!

This past week I had Thursday night off which was a welcomed absurdity. I cleaned out the "linen closet" from all kinds of saved boxes, totes with useless paraphernalia from years past as well as some things destined for Good Will. Now there is adequate room for shelving units so I can get organized and stock up on actual linens and clothes for 0-4 year olds of either gender. 

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My mom has generously offered me 2 gates and a highchair that she no longer has a need for.

I presently don't have any children's items in my house besides the few receiving blankets that I pulled out of my linen tote, washed and folded. I feel that I am well on track, but also feel there is so much to accomplish.

I do have to admit that the most challenging part of this journey is that I don't know exactly what age I will have in my home at any given time. I might have two youngsters under 2. I might have a 4 year old and an infant. I might have two 3 year olds. I just don't know. I will have the option to say "yes" or "no" when I receive the call, but at this time, I am just preparing for any age between 0 and 4 years.

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I received the "rough draft" of my home study last week. It excited me. Not only to receive it, but to read through it and have that feeling of "so close now!"

Time continues to tick on. My heart's capacity to give and receive expands.

I welcome this season and the seasons ahead.

Sure, I don't know what lies ahead. But I do know that God has called me to this and He doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called. Each and every day I am reminded how without Him this isn't even possible for me.

But with God, ALL things are possible.

Yes, Lord, send me.