Testing...Testing...

As I am gathering up information for the foster care process, the adoption home study and the Haiti adoption paperwork, I feel like I am tested out.

This week, I had to go for blood tests (after I had blood tests less than a month ago for a yearly physical).

Did I mention that I hate needles?  That I hate blood draws more than virtually anything else?

And I also tend to get light-headed during the blood draw.

So, I had to go in and have this blood test to see if I have HIV or Syphilis.  Naturally, the nurses taking the blood were very professional, but I felt compelled to explain why I needed to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases!

During the test, I asked to have chair that supported my head because I was worried that I would faint.  Fortunately, I didn't, but I hope there are no more blood tests on the horizon.

I also have to have psychological tests (scheduled this month).  Financial tests in the form of letters of credit and good standing.  And still more homestudy exams to see if my house is safe and secure for the children.

Let's hope it continues to go well!