[Hollygirl]

Wow...when it rains it pours...

Of course, this is really nothing for me to get excited about but I have to consider all options that come before me.

My friend called me this afternoon and told me to call another friend of ours who works for a lawyer's office. She know of a 80 year old woman who is raising her 4 year old granddaughter. The parents are out of the picture right now and the grandmother says that she is too old to do it anymore. She wants to find a good home for the little girl before she starts school next fall.

What are questions that I should ask? Should I be concerned about adopting an older child? What possible issues could I face. Many months ago I was approached about adopting a 13 year old and I decided that was not a good option. I wonder if a four year old would be easier to bond with than a 13 year old.

Any input from you ladies would be appreciated. I need the voice of knowledge right know.