[Sharon]

cheezestix, remember that this IS a support forum. Most people who post here, no matter what their connection to adoption, are seeking support because they are having some issue or problem. There are probably many happy stories that we don't hear, simply because the families are not having any significant problems, and so they feel no need to visit support forums. I could be wrong, but this is my personal belief. I only know one adoptive parent who is involved in foster-adoption, and her situation has worked out very well. I don't think she regrets her decision at all. She is a frequent poster on this forum, and if you want me to I'll ask her to PM you so that you can discuss with her any specific doubts or questions you might have. I am not an adoptive mother, I'm a birthmother... but I'm a strong supporter of foster/ adoptions... there are just so many older children out there who truly need good homes. Please don't get frightened off until you've researched all aspects of foster/ adoption. I'll try to get my friend to PM you within the next few days, and then you'll hear another side of the story... a foster/ adoption that is working out great! Sincerely, Sharon