Darn Government

Did you know that dealing with the government is frustrating? OK, I'm pretty sure that's not a secret. Dave's school told him he has to change his FAFSA to say that he registered with the selective service. Well, there are a couple problems with that. The biggest is that he didn't register. Why? He didn't become a permanent resident, thus able to register, until he was too old to register. What the heck? The other problem (which really doesn't matter because we're aren't lying) is that you can't change that on the application. It's one of those that can't be changed. So frustrating, but he'll figure it out.

I know that we will be really frustrated with the government when we go through the adoption process, though. Plus, we will have two governments to be frustrated with.

We keep thinking of the kids we want to adopt, but right now we can't do anything. Man, I can't wait until we move and can get a move on it.

Moving

Moving to another state is a big task. Dave has a school to go to, so he's good. That school will also help him to find a job in the industry while he's in school. That makes him doubly good. I, on the other hand, need to find a job. I have one application in for a dispatcher job, and I have a phone interview on Thursday for another job. Man, interviews drive me nutso, but they are necessary.

On top of that Dave has a $700 ticket (ridiculous California ticket prices) to pay. See, we need the money in order to put first month's rent down. If he didn't have that ticket (and the car trouble he's been having) it would be a breeze. It'll be close, though. However, we'll figure out a way to get it done.

We (well, I) can't wait to live somewhere cheaper for awhile and be near my Arizona peeps. Arizona peeps, don't get too excited, though. It will probably be temporary. We'll most likely move once our lease is up (after he finishes school and does already have industry experience. Plus, our adoption better be final before then.)

Nico

Once we really start the process, I'll post more interesting tibits, I promise. However, for now, here is today's orphan. It's Nico. Isn't he a cutie? OK, his profile says he has brown hair, but who are they kidding? He's an adorable little redhead. Nico is in the same region as Kyle, so they could be adopted together if a family so desired. Come on, this little cutie pie should not be living without a loving family. Click to see Nico's profile.

Even if you can't adopt, maybe you can donate to make it easier for the families who do adopt these kiddos. Unfortunately, Nico doesn't have a grant set up. However, you can donate for a family who finds Kyle. Also, in the post below this is a chip-in that will go to the two orphans we really want to adopt. If you can't adopt or donate, you can always pray for all of these orphans. Thanks everyone. 

Someone Please Save Kyle

This is Kyle. He has down syndrome and is now six. That means he has probably already been sent to an adult mental institution. It also means he's probably confined to a crib now. If he hasn't been transferred he's extremely lucky. Just look at this poor boy. His eyes are pleading for a family to just love him.

Love can do so much for these poor children who have nothing. Kyle is in a region that is said to usually take pretty good care of their orphans, so that is a positive. Still, he deserves a family. Also, his grant has over $4200 in it, so that will definitely help with the expenses. Please look at his profile and see if you are his parents. Click here to see Kyle's profile

This is my first post on an actual orphan, and I picked Kyle just because his picture always gets to me. He isn't the child we plan on adopting (mainly because we want to go through another country), but I just can't get past his sweet little, pleading face. I'll probably do more posts on orphans that touch my heart, too.

First Step

Well, we're preparing to take our first step in this long and scary journey. We're preparing for our move to a cheaper area. I don't know why everyone wants to live in California because it's so darn expensive. In order to afford a place big enough for a family, we have to move. Arizona here we come.