Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Leah + Learning about Adoption = TOTALLY OVERWHELMED

This week, I've been searching the internet through endless websites trying to learn about adoption. I've read articles, reviews, FAQ's, and requested more information packets, then I will ever know what to do with. Over the course of the coming months, I will be posting periodically about our experience with learning about adoption. Hopefully, it will be a happy time for us, although I started off today with a rejection letter right off the bat. Apparently, for this particulary agency (All Gods Children International) you have to have 5 years in remission, which as you know, I dont yet. So, one down 600 billion agencies left to go. Okay, that's a little over the top. Actually, so far there are about 3 options I am looking into. One is a private agency out of San Antonio, one is LDS Family Services, and the other is adopting through the State.

There are so many scam artists out there just waiting to pounce on those searching for adoption agencies and I just dont know how to go about making sure you choose the right one. I guess I'll be relying on faith for that one. Part of me is so excited to start working towards adding a baby to our little family, and the other part is terrified of the letdown, if it never happens. I guess that's the risk we have to be willing to take! We should be seeing the information packets here in the next couple days... Stay tuned for more.

5 comments:

Lindsay said...

Good luck! Hopefully as you learn more you will know how to spot the scams. I am so happy for you!

Tawnee said...

My favorite blog about adoption: www.therhouse.blogspot.com. I laugh, I cry, I love it!

Tymon said...

Good luck Leah. Bridget and I adopted our third child, but we didn't go through an agency. Let me know if you have any questions though.

Leah Sannar said...

Thanks everyone! Tawnee, I totally fell in love with The R House, so thanks for the tip. :)

Bridget said...

Leah, I found http://rainbowkids.com/ through a blog and have read so much on their site and browsed profiles. You may be able to use the site for your research requirements or whatever you need to do for adoption education. They have a weekly newsletter, too, that has a lot of interesting articles. Best wishes for you on this grand journey.