As I am knee deep in adoption paperwork I find myself getting so frustrated with the incredible process that adoption entails. There are over 1 million orphans in China and only a small percentage of them are getting adopted. Personally I don't think that it takes four months worth of paperwork and mounds of money to determine if a family is "fit" to care for a child! The love that I have in my heart for this child, that is yet to be born, is incredible. I try to focus on the end result, but some days I have trouble keeping my mind off of the fact that my 4th child will have to spend the first year of her life in an orphanage before her mommy and daddy are allowed to come and get her. Robb and I know that adoption is God's plan for us and we believe that he will carry us over the many hurdles along this very long path. Until the day that I get to hold our precious daughter in my arms, I will keep signing on the dotted line.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
As I am knee deep in adoption paperwork I find myself getting so frustrated with the incredible process that adoption entails. There are over 1 million orphans in China and only a small percentage of them are getting adopted. Personally I don't think that it takes four months worth of paperwork and mounds of money to determine if a family is "fit" to care for a child! The love that I have in my heart for this child, that is yet to be born, is incredible. I try to focus on the end result, but some days I have trouble keeping my mind off of the fact that my 4th child will have to spend the first year of her life in an orphanage before her mommy and daddy are allowed to come and get her. Robb and I know that adoption is God's plan for us and we believe that he will carry us over the many hurdles along this very long path. Until the day that I get to hold our precious daughter in my arms, I will keep signing on the dotted line.
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12 comments:
the heart of mother knows no bounds....and no defeat.
we pray for your little girl often and for the rest of your precious family too.
prayers.
Keep your head up, there are lots of people praying for your family. Please keep us updated.
If you need someone to "talk" to, I can get you in touch with my church choir director. She filled me in on some of the stuff when I inquired about the adoption process. (My hubby and I are still debating. Of course, at 39, we're probably considered too old to adopt.)
Cute picture...good luck on the never ending process. Just keep thinking...it will be worth it in the end!! (SMILE)
I can SO relate to your post. This was me several years ago, while we were waiting to adopt Lily. I spent a great deal of time praying for her birth mom, praying for her health, praying that Lily would have favor with everyone around her.
Isn't it an amazing feeling? You have such love for a child you don't even know yet. It is so hard to communicate that to people. I can remember just sobbing for Lily before we even knew who she was. It is definitely an amazing experience!
I forgot to include a note to Just Mom:
You are not too old to adopt internationally :-) Most countries will take people up to the age of about 55.
Aisha,
I, too, was going to say the same thing as Michelle! You are definitely NOT too old. Not to push at all, but please email me if you would like any information. :)
rtarnold@itctel.com
I've had several friends travel down this road. Although it's long, I can only say that many, many prayers are going up on your behalf. I hope over time you will find people praying that you never even knew.
We prayed for Rod and Michelle along the way as Michelle was Alicia's mentor at the time and we didn't even know them. Now I see pictures of Lily and just overflow with a thankful heart for God's faithfulness.
Hey Teresa, why did you guys decide on China as opposed to other countries? Nothing wrong with China, just curious how you made that decision.
Amy,
I felt led to China from the beginning but explored other countries in depth. There are definitely pros and cons of each country. Guatemala was a close second for us, but their program is not rock solid right now. China has one of the best run programs out there for adoption. We definitely could have had a baby a lot sooner from another country, but you gotta go where the Lord leads you and for us that is China.
Your little girl is very blessed to have such a loving family waiting for her.
Hang in there with all of the bureaucracy that is being thrown at you. It will be WELL WORTH IT!
I'm new to your blog, but I was inspired by this post. I am so excited for you! Once you hold that precious baby in your arms it WILL BE WORTH IT ALL! :0)
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