Last week, our adoption counselor made a follow-up visit to our home. We have talked to this person many times in the last year about our kids and our adoption paperwork. She helped us to navigate through fingerprint fiasco, and all of the new Hague guidelines. I'm sure she got tired of answering all of our calls. It was really kind of surreal to have her in our home WITH our three newly adopted kids. Somewhere along the line, we knew it would really happen, but it seemed strange to be on this end of the adoption.
We had a nice visit with Jill. She met the kids and asked us how things were going... After visiting with her, we realized just how well the transition is going. She told of other adopted families who have experienced many, many problems (right from the start). She was so encouraging and optimistic about the progress of our kids. It made me happy and proud of our kids. Considering the HUGE change that they have experienced...they are doing GREAT!
Being an adoption counselor is no doubt very stressful. Every family is waiting, waiting, waiting and probably not always very patient. Everyone feels that urgency to get their kids home. There is only so much an adoption counselor can do to move the process along, but for the families, they are the one person that will help to make it all happen. On the flip side, it must be SO rewarding to place children in loving homes and know that you played a big part in the process. I hope that Jill went home feeling really happy. I was happy that she got assigned to our case. We will not forget her.
3 comments:
Mary and Allen, During this very busy busy time, there are always a few "gifts" that stand out. Her visit to you at this time of the year confirms all of the decisions you and your family have made this past year. I can assure you that her time with you was a "gift" to her as she continues to pursue her very special career. Rox
I have to think that this blog and especially the prayer that has resulted from it have been the difference maker for your family, your children and this big transition. What a blessing to be able to use this blog/journal to point your children toward God and His grace and mercy. God has already used this blog to bless your children as they have been covered in prayer for nearly a year and it will continue to bless them for years to come as they can look back and see God's providence and provision in your and their lives. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
Aaron and Erica
It was really fun to meet the kids face to face last weekend! They seem so wonderful...
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