Unusual and Exciting

I guess my blog is not really a blog unless I blog on it but not much is going on in regards to our adoption.  The home study is still being written up and until it is done I can’t do anything else or at least it would not make much sense to go ahead with the dossier until the home study is approved.  Has it happened to anyone that it was not approved?  I don’t think I’ve ever read anywhere of a home study not being approved but there is always a first time so I just want to make sure that part has gone through before I think about anything else.  So, I sit here waiting and wondering really, why would anyone at this stage of their lives, past fifty want to bring more children into their home?  I suppose it would be the same reason that someone who already has five kids, or ten and even fifteen would still want to adopt; they enjoy raising children. It is wonderful, rewarding and you have a good time doing it.  At the same time you are helping a child with medicals, education and most importantly love they would not otherwise have. It works both ways.  There is satisfaction at both ends of this spectrum called adoption.  I watched the Little Couple adopt their baby boy Will, what a joy he will bring to their lives. He’s adorable. So should they in their situation adopt?  Of course they should.  Anytime there is a desire to help a child it is a good one.  But let’s not forget that there is a certain amount of excitement involved here too.  Why do some couples adopt again and again? I can’t disregard that they crave this excitement; to “find” your child, to know your child is “waiting” for you, to “meet” your child and to bring your child home and watch him/her “grow”. It is unusual and exciting.   But above all if helping a child is in your heart then that’s all that matters.

Here is a recent pic of my little grandson.