[Calapiller]

My husband and I have wanted to adopt from the start. While we were on our second date, about 8 years ago, we discovered we both had the same vision for a family, a large family of both biological and adopted children.

We have considered starting the adoption process twice before, but this time I think it's actually going to happen. Because of that feeling, I got online a few weeks ago and started looking at recommended agency websites, costs, etc. Of course, I happened onto a website that happened to have photolistings, when all I was doing was checking out the agency info... and don't you know, a sibling group reached out and grabbed my heart while I was searching the site for general information. They are an older sibling group, and I guess that's why their pictures are on the site.

Anyway, my husband has told me that we cannot begin the process until January, and the wait is so hard. I am almost arrogant in my belief that the children will still be waiting in January, because I really do believe they are our children. But I know that there is a high likelihood that after that many months on a website, they might indeed be placed before January. I just really believe they are ours.

So here it is the end of September, and I have months before we can even start. And in January I may discover that the children I think are mine are in fact not supposed to be mine. So I am in prayer. And I am researching information about living frugally, about fundraising, about the post adoption transition period, about possible emotional issues we would be dealing with, etc, in the meantime.

Just wanted to say hello. I have been thinking about these two children a lot today, they are on my heart, and I wanted to share that I am anticipating this journey getting underway!!

[Dee1234]

Hi,
From my experience, there is a pretty good chance that these children will no longer be available when you are ready and approved to adopt. Keep in mind that you will need a couple of months to complete all of the adoption paperwork and your home study. If you do not start the process for a few more months, you could be looking at a 5-6 month timeframe before you are ready. Some children remain available for that long, but many others do not.

On the other hand, if it really is meant to be, they may still be waiting for you when the time comes.

Best of luck to you,
Dee

[sherryk]

Hi there!

Like you, I also researched photolistings and dreamed of certain children I found as our child(ren). That is wonderful to dream and picture these children in your home. For our family, once we were approved and waiting, our daughter was found. No, she wasn't one of the ones I saw on the photolistings, but the perfect child for us!

It is so wonderful that you are open to a sibling group! There are many sibling groups out there who need a permanent family. The wait shouldn't be long for you with your openess to these children!

I'm glad you posted! Let's keep sharing with eachother!

Blessings,
sherryk
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[BlessedBe]

I hope everything works out ok for you!

Take care and keep us posted!