Well, I'm ready to get this process started. We are turning our classroom (loft) into a 5th bedroom. Either for our new daughter or Kota. We are going to let him choose. Most importantly I am trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us through this journey. I know it will be a journey, I'm ready. Our boys daily ask questions about their little sister. Today Daws told me 'Mom, we need to get a booster seat for my little sister.' He also thought we should stock up on diapers. I hope not. I really want a child who is older. But, we shall see.
Tomorrow we will talk to the rep from Holt International. I hope to find out more about the process and start getting things filed this and that and whatever.
I wish I knew for certain which country to go to. I always, for years, thought China. But, as we have explored this world of adoption, I have become fond of Bulgaria. Yet, it seems as though those adoptions are closed right now. Then, I saw something tonight that said they will be reopening. But, I don't know when that was written, was it an old posting from a year ago, or a recent post????
Although we originally wanted to adopt sisters, it looks like that is very difficult for a few different reasons. Finding two sisters is rare. Especially because often the agency doesn't even know who the mom (or dad) was. I still long for two girls, yet, I am accepting that one may be the better option for everyone, our daughter and boys especially.
If anyone reads this, your prayers are appreciated. Prayer that our road to our daughter is a journey that is smooth and lead by our Creator!
~Michelle