After my original agency chose not to fulfill its contractual obligation and allow me to start my paperwork to adopt from Guatemala, I spent time evaluating other agencies. I thought about rushing into a contract with another agency, and then I realized that rushing was not the appropriate reaction to what was happening.
Instead of rushing into anything, I have spent time educating myself. I've learned a lot in the last six months about international adoption. In addition to agency research, I learned from prospective adoptive parents and adoptive parents about what's important during the process and what's important for my LIFE. After all, finalizing the adoption is NOT the end goal. It's actually the beginning of our family journey.
I know that I am adopting a daughter from Guatemala. I have felt like a mom for a long time, and now I know that it's only a matter of time until I have a child or children who call me "Mom"
Feel free to join me as I live my life. I am living in anticipation for the day that my path crosses my Baby Naia's path.
That day will be a GREAT day indeed!
1 comment:
HI. I bounced over here from your other blog. I was very interested in your "forever family" statement because I'm an adoptee who adopted. While our daughter and I are both survivors of the State of Texas Children's Protective Services, I applaud anyone who wants to give a needy child a forever home.
My prayers are with you for a speedy adoption. It's a challenging life, but well worth the effort.
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