Taking it to the Next Step
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As time passed, we started to
expand our horizons and to
make this a world wide search
for our child.
We began looking at differnt
countries and different agencies
to adopt from internationally.
This was an enormous undertaking.
First we had to get a adoption homestudy
done in our state. Then we had to do
all the international stuff for the federal
government.
This is more detailed than you
would believe. You have to
get finger prints. You have to
apply to the feds. You have to
let them review your home
assessment. My gosh.
And before anything can be ok’d
you have to decide which country
you want to adopt from.
We have looked at virtually every
country. Some would be fine but
the wait was too long. Some would
be fine but the government was
corrupt. Some would be fine
but the legislature has a moratorium
on adoption. Some would be fine
but they only let you adopt
special needs. Some would be fine
but they do not permit infant
adoption. Some would be fine
but there is a high level of
alcohol use or AIDS. The list
goes on and one. It is a little
depressing trying to figure
it all out.
Some times i just want to walk
away and let the whole idea go.
I am simply not strong enough
I reason. But then I figure I need
to be strong for our child and
do what I need to do to bring
him or her home.
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