Paperwork and Patience

Not much has changed since my last post. We are still buried under the pile of paperwork we refer to as our dossier/homestudy. We do have our first appointment for our homestudy this week, so I do feel like we are making some process.

I have been thinking lately how I think this adoption process will be a great lesson in patience for both Kyle and I. I would say that neither of us is blessed with patience of any kind. We enjoy activities or things that provide instant gratification.

I have to admit I have struggled with this overwhelming feeling that we need to have all of our paperwork completed and turned in 2 weeks ago so that we can rush through the process as quickly as possible. And when I start to feel frantic, like I'm in some sort of race, I try to step back and see the broader picture. I know that there is a child that God has already planned for us to adopt. It doesn't matter how fast I try to push the process or how long I drag it out. I can't change God's plan. Nor do I really want to.

So I guess I will continue to learn my lesson in patience and trust that God has the situation under control.