So this is how it works.
You take a bunch of classes, do more paperwork then you can imagine, get examined from every angle, and then they give you some kid that is hurt, neglected, or abused. This is not your child this is the state’s child. Your goal is to love the child, take care of the child, parent the child, and work towards reuniting the child with the ones who hurt, neglected or abused her. If that doesn’t work out, then you get to adopt the child. Then the child becomes your own.
We talked to a guy this evening that has had 5 placements in the last year. That is 5 times he has had his heart broken in just under 12 months. And every time they told him that this one would probably be adoptable.
We just finished class 2 and are about a third of the way through the paperwork. The more we learn and do the more I want this and the less Brian does. For today we are taking it one step at a time. I have told Brian that at any time there is not a child in our home, he gets to change his mind. I will let you know if we make it past class 3.
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I'm so sorry that this is such a hard process. I can't begin to imagine how hard that would be. Good Luck with everything. I know it will all work out.
Hang in there...I think Bri may change his mind when he has a little one in his home. ;)
Your desires are so pure. The road, no matter which direction or how difficult, will be guided. Together you have found your way so far, together you will continue to move forward.
It will all work out. I love you guys!
This does sound hard, but you two are just the people to help these young children.
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