Adopting is very scary. It is literally something that you’ve never done before, right? Although you know in your heart you would be great parents, there is something really scary about having to prove yourself. As a prospective parent, there is always a feeling of falling short or not being good enough to be chosen. You have fears that make you drag your feet because you’re literally waiting for the other shoe to drop, because, well, so many other shoes have dropped before. So, scared is what you are. But you are also human. That was me, I’m human...and I felt all of these things. I’m not sure if Families First was aware of my feelings but they explained who they were and their mission. They educated my husband and I about the adoption process and clarified information because, let’s face it...it’s a lot. They stayed in connection with us. Kept us on track and referred us to other providers for resource. They gave us the pros and cons of every potential situation, allowing us to make an educated decision and gave us time to ponder issues that may have come up. When we were chosen, I was shocked. Remember, I was waiting for the shoe to drop. However, Families First was right there educating us on what to expect. Our daughter was being born fairly soon so everything seemed to go quickly. Families First facilitated meetings, even outside of normal business hours and told us what to expect even up to and during the coming day. Thank God every thing worked out. Having Families First present and by our side made a world of difference...literally!