Monday, March 21, 2011

Just thinking

So I need to become more diligent about posting especially documenting our newest adoption journey. So Wednesday we are going into the office and having a conference regarding everything that will take place with the placement of our new children. This is a totally different ball game for us compared to adopting internationally. We need to also iron out details with the agency on traveling to meet the kids. So as of now the plans are to cut our trip short to Virginia and head to Ohio to meet the kids. Unfortunately we will not get to take them home with us since they will need time to get to know us. So far the plans for them to be placed with us in June; which works out perfectly since I will be home from work for the summer.
Since we made the announcement that we are adopting we have had so many mixed responses from people (I think this is important to share). When adopting Lennah we got the questions why not just adopt a US baby or why pay for Invitro so you can have your own baby. When adopting Delylah we got the questions about why we were adopting a baby that was African and not white. Now we have had the responses like you don't know what you are getting into and these kids are going to be crazy.
The truth is no one knows what to expect when they adopt or have biological kids. We know not everything will be roses and we will have major stress and battles ahead of us. But we definitely know that we will try our best to parent these children as best as we can and show them the love that we can. Of course our biggest concern is Lennah and Delylah's safety so from everything we know these kids are not violent so we are not putting our girls at risk and nor would we so we truely believe we are making the right decision and following the path God has chosen for us. We feel that with every direction God has led us down the path we are supposed to be down. I guess what I am trying to express is that people who have little to no clue about adoption really don;t think about the comments they make to us or about our families. I really wish more people would think before they make these comments and be more supportive of people who choose the life we have chosen. I also wish they could understand that millions upon millions of children go to sleep at night without someone to tuck them in, kiss them goodnight, say prayers, or even read to them.

5 comments:

Donna said...

I had to get over the comments this round too. God gave me the courage and a song too! Our God is Elise's song...and if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us!!

Go get your kiddos and don't worry about others :)

Kim said...

Great post, Cathy! Cannot wait to see you in person and get all the details about the newest additions to the family. Sending prayers your way that everything falls smoothly into place.

Anonymous said...

Your path is your own. I think it is awesome that you are expanding this way. More than awesome. Ignore the haters.

Jenni Shoemaker said...

I am so excited for you all - what a wonderful adventure you are all starting together.
Jenni SHoem

laura said...

Hey...I LOVE your honesty here. Stand strong and stand your ground. God will guide you. You and Keith have amazing hearts for children.

You inspire me.

Laur