Puzzle – Frankie & Jenn's Adoption Adventure

Background Checks & Puzzle Update #4

Jenn Munoz — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:51:16 +0000

7/18/2022

I apologize for taking so long to get another update out to you all. We have been having some technical difficulties with the website updating to new software and therefore it is in the process of being rebuilt.

We are still waiting for our background checks to come back. Why do these things take forever and a day?? It seems that each step of this process is hurry up and wait. I can almost bet that the California paperwork will take the longest to come back. In the meantime, I have reached out to see if we can get started on the home visit process. We are hoping to have the first visit completed in August. I am still not sure what to expect for this visit. However, I was told that they mainly want to see where the baby’s room will be and where they will be sleeping, as well as the condition of our home, and I believe there will be an interview in there too. I’m hoping that we can get some feedback from the social worker on items that they would suggest for babyproofing or things that might be a concern. My hopes are that we can then get started on these items right away and not feel like we are being rushed to get them completed.

I have attached an updated picture of the puzzle! We continue to be deeply moved by your generosity! Please be assured that we are praying for you and your intentions!

Puzzle Update #3

Jenn Munoz — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:30:30 +0000

6/6/2022

It has been a journey, but we are getting settled into our new home. We have had a chance to put the puzzle back together and I wanted to post an update.

We are currently waiting for the processing of our background checks and will then be able to start the home study process. If any of you have been through this process, we are open to suggestions. The home study makes me pretty nervous. Me being me, I feel like things need to be perfect. That if something isn’t cleaned the best, or if there are items that are not organized or put away, then maybe the agency will see us as being unfit parents. I highly doubt the process goes that way. I’m sure they check more for things like baby gates, child locks on cabinets, outlet covers, generally tidy home, etc. Will they care that we don’t have the paint colors that we want on the walls? No. Will they care that our decorations are not up on the walls? Also no. I think attaching some furniture to the wall is important, but which pieces? How many pieces would be considered overkill? Do our brick entry stairs need to have a railing? What if it isn’t our main entry? I’m so worried about doing something wrong, or not getting it right on the first time, and then needing additional visits. But this focus on perfection isn’t doing me any good. If anything, it is actually preventing me from starting to get some of these things done, and well, that doesn’t help the process at all. Focusing on God is the most important thing. Getting that focus centered, and really looking at the big picture. And if things aren’t perfect, that’s ok! This is a journey, and it will all be worth it. Focusing on God and walking in faith!

Thank you for all the outpouring of love and support. I still tear up at every single contribution, letter, text, note that we receive! We feel that we don’t deserve this, but at the same time, that makes us more grateful and blessed that we have an amazing support system to show us how worthy and loved we are.

Sending lots of love! Please let us know how we can pray for you!

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Puzzle Update #2

Jenn Munoz — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:26:01 +0000

April 14, 2022

We have a border!! This is amazing! Please pass our website link along to your family and friends. Your support means the world to us!

Take a moment to go to the Prayer Requests page and let us know how we can pray for you <3

Puzzle Update #1

Jenn Munoz — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 01:10:47 +0000

April 7, 2022

Oh My Goodness!!! Thank you for all of our outpouring love and support!

Here is the start of our puzzle!!