We went to an orientation meeting with a new agency on Saturday. I am finding it very hard to start all over with someone who does not know me, my family, or understand what we have been through in life. The thing I think was most bothersome was the fact that we were treated like it made no difference that we already have one smart, loving, well adjusted child.....who just happens to be adopted...... Or the fact that it makes no difference that we have a wonderful relationship with her first family. For example, they are requiring us to take adoption education classes....one of which is learning to understand birth parents. REALLY?? So I am trying to tell myself that it is no big deal. We will jump through their hoops and move on with life. All of this really makes me miss Ruth (our first adoption agent) even more!
I do have to say, the meeting was interesting. The first hour was about intercountry adoption. Although this is an option we would never consider, it was still interesting to learn about. For anyone who knows me, there are two BIG issues with this plan...... #1 you have to fly...... #2 the food. I guess I am just a chicken. I think we will be staying in the USA for our babies! The second hour was about domestic adoption. The only thing in the domestic adoption meeting that was new information to us was the adoption could be finalized in 60 days from placement. We were surprised by that. The time frame for finalization when we adopted K was 120 days. Other than that, everything was pretty much the same from this agency to the one we worked with five years ago.
We finished the paperwork for the preliminary application and mailed it off today. Now we wait to see if they are willing to work with us. I know it is in God's hands and he will make happen whatever he has in store for us. Too bad patience is not my strong suit! :) I am just so thankful for the precious angel he has already blessed us with! I cannot imagine life without her and praise God everyday for the wonderful blessing adoption has been in our lives!
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