Well, we're back on the adoption train. Despite a miserable first trip, we just cannot ignore this deeply held longing to add to our family through adoption. A month ago we began updating our home study in anticipation of bringing a Chinese toddler into our home.
We know, maybe more than most, that nothing, and I mean NOTHING is ever guaranteed. So it's hard for us to guess at time frames and predictions and estimates. I mean, last year this time I would have predicted that summer 2011 I'd be momma to four. And I'm not.
But we do know that international adoptions are (typically, not always) much more stable and predictable than domestic adoption. And we hope and dream of adoption adding to our family in 2012.
We are, more specifically, pursuing a special needs adoption where boys outnumber girls 2 to 1 on the list of available children. Last year we always said "open to either sex" but this year, knowing that 'either' would probably mean 'boy', we went ahead and specified that we'd like a boy. Honestly, as we emotionally move through this process, the fewer unanswered questions and maybes that hang over our heads the better.
So that's where we're at. Our sweet children, who have waited looooong months for our new baby to appear, are still waiting. So are we. But we wait with hope. And expectation.
The kids' perspective is actually really refreshing. They talk about "our new baby" as if he/she might pop up any day now :) I'm hoping to create a chart or poster that will help them understand the many steps that need to happen before the new sibling shows up..... when I do get around to making some sort of graphic representation of the process I'll take a picture and post it here, for those of you who are curious as well.
The next big step (immigration approval) is basically a bunch of waiting. We'd love for our paperwork to move quickly, but also realize that the timing of this whole process is entirely in the Lord's hands, and we trust His judgment more than our own - or at least we try to :)
We'll be sure to update when the news gets really exciting :)
4 comments:
We are excited and wait expectantly with you. We trust the Lord has already chosen a baby boy to bless with your abundant love; however, the rules of this world govern for now. Love you!!
We are praying for your process as well. May the Lord use this time to prepare your family's hearts for the one He has for you. We love you all very much and look forward to praying for you during this chapter in your life.
Some little boy will be SO lucky to become part of your family. Way to persevere!
I dido the first comments completely and know ,like all of us that good things can be so tough. Can't wait to meet out new grandson and will pray for you and all of us in this season, and ask God to help you through the tough and the smooth. We all rest knowing he is in control but that doesn't mean it's not hard. Love , Jan
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