We have had many people asking recently where we are in our adoption and how it is going.  So we thought it would be a good time for an update.  We have all of our paperwork completed and turned in for our home study.  We are waiting for our social worker to prepare the home study for us to review.  Once we review it, we will receive a copy of it.  There are several adoption grants that we plan to apply for, but they all require a completed home study.  So once ours is finished, we will be applying for those grants and hopefully will be approved for some of them.  The grant process takes 90 days so it is not quick at all.  The adoption process definitely helps us work on being patient and trusting in God's timing.  

Overall, the adoption process so far has been a positive experience.  The one discouragement that we have faced since we began the process is one family member who is completely opposed to what we are doing.  This has made us very sad, but it has not caused us to question our decision to adopt because we know that this is what we are supposed to do...it is what we feel we have been called to do.  It has been a part of our plan together since we were dating and a desire that we each have had for a long time before that.  We pray for a change of heart for this family member because this family member will be missing out on Baby Goldsmith when we get to bring he/she home and become his/her forever family.  Thankfully, the rest of our family and friends have been very supportive and encouraging as we journey through this long process.  We can't say enough how thankful we are for our family, friends, and church.  We have a wonderful, supportive community (in South Carolina and around the world). 

So that is where we are today in the adoption process.  Our adoption will cost anywhere from $12,000-$20,000, depending on if Baby Goldsmith is born in South Carolina or in another state.  We have raised about $4,000 so far.  Our hope is that in the next couple of months, we can get a majority of the money raised so that when we get a call about a possible placement, we can say yes.  Once our home study is completed, we could get a placement call at anytime. 

Thank you to all who have given towards our adoption and who are praying for us during this process. We are reading adoption books and preparing as much as we can for bringing Baby Goldsmith home when the time comes. We are excited and hopeful! 

We are continuing to do our puzzle fundraiser until all of the pieces are gone.  If you would like to buy a puzzle piece for $10, please go to youcaring.com/goldsmithadoption and click the "Give Now" link.  Please specify in the message that you are buying a puzzle piece(s). 

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