Adoption . . .?

Hey there, hope everyone is having a lovely Friday!!! Its hot but manageable here. Quick update I interviewed at the state yesterday for a job in the department of revenue! The interview went well, I think, and I Aced the testing so hopefully that earns me a call back! I will keep you posted!

A few months ago a relative on my husbands side came up from Texas to visit for a week ( We will just call her May). She and her husband had also struggled with infertility for a long time and finally adopted. I want to give you some food for thought.

 May expressed that Adoption was a hard thing. May and her husband had adopted a newborn which is the dream of almost every parent that attempts adoption. A beautiful little girl, they were so happy and so ready to raise this little blessing. The teenage years are rough but with some prayer and perseverance they made and she graduated this past may!

First, the restriction for adoption can be overwhelming. Then do you adopt domestically or internationally? How long is the average wait for a newborn? How will this child fit into your family? Will the child have unknown health problems? How much will it cost? How do I get started?

All these questions are very hard to answer and most don't have an exact one. Adoption really is a paying, waiting, and hoping game. It can be conquered though, people adopt everyday. So do your research. There are lots of websites that have great info on adoption. Also a great resource is to check you states department of social services website and that might help get you started.

Adoption is hard and it may not be the best option for your family. But for some it is the best and maybe only option to have children. I have never met and adoptive parent that has said that it was easy, but I have never one that said they wouldn't do it all over again. Know your facts, do your research and good luck! As for us we are still playing the waiting game.

Oh and readers if you have any great info on adoption or have been through the process yourself please feel free to share with us!