We went to an adoption gathering today done in Macon. This is where a large group of kids available for adoption come and have a chance to interact with families looking to adopt. There were about 45 kids today. We had a chance to meet quite a few of the kids while playing games, drawing, and doing other activities.
There were 3 children that we are going to seek more information. We did have a chance to speak briefly with their case workers and think they might be possible matches for our family. The ironic thing is that we went thinking were were looking for a sibling group- with at least one boy. The kids we met today are a 12 year old boy, an 11 year old girl and a 16 year old girl (as of Monday).
We now will have our home study sent to the case workers and see what happens from there. In a month, Jonathan and I will attend a meeting of case workers from all over the state at a matching conference. Fortunately this is being held in Augusta, so Jonathan will be able to attend.
We will keep you informed as we have more news. Please keep praying that we will know which child or children are the ones for us. It will not be an easy decision, there are so many wonderful children needing homes. But we only have so much room in the house right now.
2 comments:
I am certain that you will be directed to the right child or children. I know what you mean about wanting to have a home for all of them. That's like totally the hardest part. Not picking out which one to bring home, but which ones you just can't, knowing that they all need love, attention, and care. I have that problem with kitties.
I am just glad that things finally seemed to be moving in the right direction. I will call our case worker today to set up an appointment to be able to dicuss the first child's file (boy, 13). Then if things look okay, we will get a chance for Jon and I to spend the day with him. If that goes well, the kids will meet him later. Don't want to overwhelm him at first dealing with 5 strangers.
We have to wait to get more info on the girl (16)until her case worker receives our home study. We did briefly meet her at the adoption gathering.
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