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Everything seems to be going at full speed in our lives. Many last minute loose ends are being tied up regarding work, home, social commitments and baby preparations.

My (Brandon) FMLA has been approved and I am working out a intermittent work schedule. I will continue to work between one and four days per week until January. I will slowly go back to work over the 7 month period and assess the situation as our little one gets settled. Jose will be off for the summer and during holidays. We are hoping he (Jose) can return to teaching four day per week in the Fall semester. These scheduling issues will all work out with patience and organization.

It seems everything is falling into place. We interviewed 12 schools last year after beginning our adoption plan. Two days after being matched with our Birthmother our number one school of choice called. They have space for our little girl starting in October 2009! Last year we were number 17 on the waiting list. FYI... originally it was thought that we would wait 2 years to be accepted into the program. We feel a higher power must be guiding and assisting with our journey. It seems that everything is slowly working out.

We have begun Baptismal classes and will complete 10 hours of Catholic instruction before being permitted to Christen our daughter. The subject matter is interesting and we have been thrown together with 20 other Roman Catholic Moms and Dads. We are the only non-traditional couple but have been welcomed with open arms. We are fortunate to have a progressive thinking Parish Priest. If you are reading this... thank you Fr. John!

We are a little tense as our Birthmother's due date nears. Everything is going well and we continue to see her 3 times per week. We have watched many movies, eaten to our hearts content and partaken in a luxury spa day during our time together.

Oh... and If you are counting, we have 8 days until our baby arrives. Ready or not here she comes!