Well a week after declining to host, I receive an E-mail saying someone was willing to help with the fees of hosting.  So I'll be hosting Ivan after all.  This time I feel at peace and excited.  When I said yes the first time,  I was really agitated and unsettled and went to bed, in the morning I knew I had to back out.  I was sad but realised that I couldn't do it since I was not in a position financially to cover the fees and whatever unexpected expenses that may come with hosting.  This donor is donating what I need to feel comfortable hosting.  The rest I'll tightned family belt and save what I need.  The first week-end of June, I'll also have a garage sale.  I've already told my son that he won't be going to camps. My daughter has never been to a camp so she'll have one art camp this summer.  I live in an area that is considered inner-city and one of the advantages are all the low-cost activities available.


Today I printed off the application form at the library and I hope to send it off.  I'll probably fax it.
My police check was done this past Monday and so I can send that in as well to the Canadian contact.