I think he was as excited as I was, can you tell?

Ryan and I spent the day reading LOTS of information and signing papers. Not too many, only 10 different packets and forms;) If all the rumors I hear are true, this is nothing compared to the future paperwork. Apparently we will be buried alive in it. And rightfully so, I suppose. We double, triple, quadruple checked everything, wrote the check for the initial program fee and off to the post office Ryan went. I hope America World doesn’t judge us as over achievers (they ask that you return these documents within 2 weeks…we just got them yesterday:). I just couldn't wait! I wanted to overnight it but my frugal , realistic husband assured me it would be ok if we used SNAIL MAIL, whatever. 


My girlfriend suggested that I post a schedule of fees and estimated time frames. These were things addressed in the forms we read today so we now have a much better understanding. I will try to do that in the next few days. We were able to exhale a little as we learned that the $35-40,000 will be broken up and paid at different times throughout the process, whew! *NOT that I’m doubting God, I swear!!



On another note, in the next week or two, I will be having surgery to remove a kidney stone that they believe is embedded in my right kidney. I have had CRAZY pain for almost 3 solid months. 7 docs later they are hopeful this is the answer. I am tired and today, has been a very trying day physically (why my man was home today, love him). Really, who in the world knew a ks could hurt like this? Sheesh! We are so grateful that we have finally gotten an answer and what is looking like a simple solution. Praise Jesus!! The crazy Krauses would appreciate your prayers so much as we want so badly to MOVE ON from this mini roadblock. Love and appreciate each of you so much!!!


xoxo,
Brit



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“The Call”

Dear Ryan & Britany ~

Congratulations again on your acceptance into the Ethiopia program!

Adoption is a life-changing experience!   You will feel a multitude of emotions during your journey through this process.  The ensuing months may both seem to fly by and crawl at a snail's pace.  You may occasionally question the adoption process, but keep in mind the arrival of your child or children will happen in God's perfect timing.  Take comfort that the steps involved in the adoption process are there to ensure that these children will be placed in safe and loving homes.  We are here to walk with you through this journey of adoption!…

OMAGOSH!!!! It's FOR REAL!! I was driving down Mopac today when I got “The Call”! It was so hard to concentrate as everything in my world went blurry. I was NOT expecting the feeling that washed over me. J-O-Y. Pure joy, even excitement. I can truly only compare it to how I felt when the doctor told me I was going to be a mommy. Two months ago you could have NEVER convinced me that I would feel this way. Not even two HOURS ago. This is really happening! Craaaazy!!

Sara, with America World, sent me an email with the first of MANY forms we have to fill out. Once the forms are completed we then mail back to Sara with the initial program fee. Once they process this paperwork, they will assign us a family coordinator who will be with us throughout the entire adoption process. In the meantime, there is a required online training course she suggested we go ahead and complete. She also told me that America World is licensed to do home studies in Texas! This is great news as it will make the experience so much more personable. We will be assigned to a social worker shortly after they have received and processed the documents and payment.

Before I let you go, I have to tell you how God is already providing! When Sara initially contacted me about the plan to fund the adoption she let me know that we would need around $5000 upfront. Well, Ryan did our taxes the other night and GUESS WHAT!?!? Yup, we are getting back $5000!!! You are so faithful, Lord!

I want to thank you for all of the prayers and support we have received! I am so humbled and blessed and EXCITED to go on this adventure with each of you. Buckle in friends, it’s gonna be a CRAZY ride!!!

xoxo,

Brit