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I think the world of adoption, no matter which route you take, can be full of drama and heartache. We've adopted twice internationally and had more than one failed adoption before we brought home the kids (from the country) that I am absolutely sure God had intended for us all along.
Did the failed adoptions hurt? You bet they did. Am I glad that things turned out the way they did? yes!
I'll be 50 in two years and my DH is going on 54 and we are adopting our three foster kids who are 2,3, and 4.
It was a definite roller coaster ride-but ended up being much easier than we imagined. However, the ink isn't dry on the dotted line and we know how things go, so we're sort of holding our breath until we have a finalization date.
What I can say, without a doubt, is that we have made a difference in the lives of these three little ones. And should, God forbid, anything happen that would prevent them from becoming legal members of our family, we can hold our heads high knowing we have done something significant for three little babies.
It has been the best thing in the world for our three older kids, learning that giving to others with no guarantee that there will be something "in it" for us-what a great lesson to learn at a young age.
There are so many little ones who need to feel special and loved.
Deb
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