And then I read articles like this one and it frustrates me. I'd gladly up the number of foster homes to 2301 in the state of Iowa...if we could ever move past the bureaucratic nonsense that is "The System". I understand that people have to be vetted, and that we don't want to put kids in harms way...but I feel like there has to be a better way of accomplishing this than a 10 month process.
Waiting sucks. And it's hard.
The good news is, after I read that article, I called our support worker and she told me that our adoption license was finalized. So at least now our paperwork will be shown to adoption specialists and if there is a child who would be a good fit with our family that's already up for adoption (meaning that parental rights are terminated), then we could get a call about them.
So, I'm still finding ways to fill my days. I'm committed to working out, and have been going at least five times a week since New Year's (I feel like that's an accomplishment since they say the majority of New Year's Resolution-ers are done by January 21st.) Getting up early to work out has forced me to be more organized in general, and so my laundry gets done weekly (instead of every 3 weeks) now, my kitchen has never been this consistently clean, and I'm cooking dinners at home, and bringing my breakfast and lunch to work. Overall, this workout stuff has been pretty successful for me! And, while the goal is mostly increased health, weight loss won't hurt either. Next week we're starting the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge, which should help keep me motivated. Look for updates...I'll find out if a little healthy competition helps keep me motivated.
I'm also starting a new business venture soon, and looking forward to the possibilities that may bring.
Overall, while the it's hard to wait, I'm still accomplishing good things. I'm sure there's a plan for this whole process, but it's really hard to see that plan in the middle of all this waiting.
-Jenn
So, I'm still finding ways to fill my days. I'm committed to working out, and have been going at least five times a week since New Year's (I feel like that's an accomplishment since they say the majority of New Year's Resolution-ers are done by January 21st.) Getting up early to work out has forced me to be more organized in general, and so my laundry gets done weekly (instead of every 3 weeks) now, my kitchen has never been this consistently clean, and I'm cooking dinners at home, and bringing my breakfast and lunch to work. Overall, this workout stuff has been pretty successful for me! And, while the goal is mostly increased health, weight loss won't hurt either. Next week we're starting the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge, which should help keep me motivated. Look for updates...I'll find out if a little healthy competition helps keep me motivated.
I'm also starting a new business venture soon, and looking forward to the possibilities that may bring.
Overall, while the it's hard to wait, I'm still accomplishing good things. I'm sure there's a plan for this whole process, but it's really hard to see that plan in the middle of all this waiting.
-Jenn
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