Adoption Tax Credit

I get these emails from Lifeline that update us on certain issues, give encouragement, and inform us of opportunities that may benefit us.  Today the email I received was terrific news.  According to the National Council for Adoption, Congress has extended the adoption tax credit!  From what I understand, the adoption tax credit will be permanently extended and will be in the amount of $10,000 for those families making less than $150,000 a year.  If you have ever looked into the cost of adoption, the low estimate is around $20,000.  The upper end is closer to $50,000.  This is such great news for us.  Financial planning has been and is an obstacle for us.  I'll talk more about some of our plans in a future post.  For the moment, I am just rejoicing in the moment.  Thank you Lord!

On a different note, those of you who know anything about fertility drugs and the HCG injections, know that Jonathan and I have to have a certain routine. And because of his work schedule on weekdays, we really have to stay on the schedule.  Well, last night I had a mini break down.  And I think I can say that Jonathan did too.  All of the sudden, what is supposed to be enjoyable between husband and wife, became a chore.  We've had this feeling before, but last night was bad.  We took a little time, talked to each other, listened to each other, and I think we both prayed silently as we tried to figure out how to relax.  Just as quickly as the tenseness started, it also ended.  What a blessing!  God was truly guiding our conversations and I am thankful for that.

Tomorrow is a big day for me, my students come back from Christmas Holidays.  We are on the block so I will get a whole new group and 1 new subject.  I am nervously excited... as always.  One of the things that intrigues me is how each group of students interact with each other.  I always seem to find out more about each child everyday as they learn and interact.  Will let you know tomorrow how it goes!