Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!!

I know many of you have been asking about where we are. We are plugging away. This week Michelle had her blood work and TB Xray test. We also applied for all of our clearances (thanks to a wonderful donation from a family we love). We are going to get our fingerprints taken today and then we wait for them to come back. This is another hurry up and wait part of the process.

I had mentioned, last week, that a Go Fund Me Account https://www.gofundme.com/qzvexyks has been set up in our names. We were extremely surprised and blessed by two great friends who created this for us. It was unexpected and we are so grateful. We sit in amazement every time someone helps us. We are reminded how great our support system is over and over again.

We want to explain what is next. Once this set of paperwork and the evaluations are completed our next step is the Home study. This will cost around $3,000 (plus mileage). The home study is just that, a social worker will come to the house and talk to us. The reason they do this is to ensure that a child will have a safe, happy, healthy place to come to and call home. This is all done for the safety and wellbeing of the child.

To some this might seem ridiculous. Although the paperwork is long and tedious and the cost is high, we understand why this is being done! My mind doesn’t even work this way but…. People have adopted for purposes NOT the same as ours. This world can be cruel. With these checks and balances in place, children are safe. We are happy with that!

If you live in central PA you have heard of a story about a girl named Tori. Tori went to be with Jesus yesterday. Part of my job places me in situations that are full of joy and full of sadness. While I never worked with Tori, I know therapists that did, friends, and have followed her parents amazing Blog. A fear of parents as they get pregnant is the same fear of parents who adopt. What if…..? Fill in the blank.  I am just not ready to write that Blog yet.

Tori, there are some awesome kiddos that were waiting for you. They are ready to dance, run, sing, laugh, and play.  I imagine you playing tag with Jesus, sitting on his lap, and the sparkle in your eye that will remain in the hearts of everyone who followed your story. 

I have attached Tori’s blog for everyone to read and be aware of what they can be doing in their state to change legislation.  http://thebrackbills.com/2016/03/27/victoria-ruths-last-hours-and-the-hope-of-heaven/

Brackbill family, I am reminded daily of your strength, your love, your faith. Thank you for sharing Tori with us! We have prayed, and will continue to pray, for you and your family.