Wow, my blog really is boring! =) I tried putting a countdown widget on here and it didn't work. =( At least I didn't crash any computers. O well..guess I'll have to try and figure that one out when I have lots of time.
I recently read the book "Life in Baby House #10." I thought it was really good! Very sad in some parts, but it really showed how much "Politics" goes into an International Adoption. It really is a bummer! There are soooo many kiddos out there that need mommies and daddies! =( My next book to read is "Raising Your Internationally Adopted Child." I'm open to any book suggestions! I have plenty of time to read =)
I've been looking at soooo many agencies right now. Wow! Is it stressful!! Being the planner that I am, I want to find out about as many as I can so when the time comes, all I have to do is sign. =) I signed up with FRUA recently and hope that there will be some things in my state so I can get involved.
When I bought my new car, it came with Sirius Radio. I absolutely love it!! Being a singer/drummer/musician, I'm always looking to find new music. I find myself lately migrating towards the Christian station. Lots of new music with such positive messages! It's great! There always seems to be songs that fill me with hope and seem to "speak" to me=) Here's a quote from a song I heard recently......
"It's my will, and I'm not moving Cause if it's Your will, then nothing can shake me."
Love it!! =)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Horrible!!!!
OMG!!! THis makes me soooooo mad!!! What's with these people!!!! The ignorance of some really hurt the hopes and dreams of others out there, not even to mention those poor kids!!!! How can people just be soooo cruel and heartless!!!! I totally understand the outrage of the Russians but not all people who adopt would do something like that! It breaks my heart to hear what these kids are going through after they have already been through soooooo much! I'm totally frustrated! Not being able to start my adoption for another 9 months, this worries me to think what might happen. I hope all those in the process now don't get their hearts broken! It's not just US citizens. I read in the Moscow times that an adoptive father in Russia beat, burned with cigs, starved, and abused his 2 adopted children, killing the little boy and then tying a battery around him and throwing him into a river. Just HORRIBLE!!!!!!! I feel soooo bad for all these helpless kids! It's terrible! There are very cruel people out there all over the world and it just breaks my heart!!!
I know it would be a tough thing to do even MORE post placement reports, but it seems like things happen down the line after they are done. If they toughen up more on that, I think it's reasonable, but I hope they don't do anything MORE drastic!!!!!!
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/adopted-boys-death-in-us-stirs-russian-anger/400923.html
I know it would be a tough thing to do even MORE post placement reports, but it seems like things happen down the line after they are done. If they toughen up more on that, I think it's reasonable, but I hope they don't do anything MORE drastic!!!!!!
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/adopted-boys-death-in-us-stirs-russian-anger/400923.html
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The Wait
This is the beginning for me so I think I should start out from the beginning of where I'm at.
I guess it's THE game to play in international adoption. I'm talking about the waiting game. It's not fun and probably one of the hardest parts. So I've heard. My waiting is a little different than many people who are embarking on this journey. I'm actually waiting to START! Many wait for their paperwork to be sent to Russia, wait for results of doctors, and the hardest parts being... waiting for a referral, waiting in between trips to pick up your child, and waiting to finally come home to the good ole US of A. None of it is fun and extremely hard. This wait for me is definitely a test of my patience.
My wait is because I'm not quite...old enough. =( Although I want to get married some day, this is something I've always felt called to do and feel like I need to do this first. Adopting from Russia has held a special place in my heart for a very long time. It is just now becoming more of a tangible sight. It's sooo close yet it seems sooo far. =( I don't want to start now and have to redo all my paperwork. According to the USCIS, you can start at age 24, but have to be 25 at the time you receive a referral. Sheesh..I guess even though I hear "You are an Old Soul, etc. etc," it doesn't count=( ha ha. So, now the waiting has begun!
In the meantime, I'm going to read as many books, find out as much info, and become as prepared as I possibly can. =) Hopefully, this will help ease the wait along my journey. I think it will be great to have once I've completed my adoption and look back at!
I guess it's THE game to play in international adoption. I'm talking about the waiting game. It's not fun and probably one of the hardest parts. So I've heard. My waiting is a little different than many people who are embarking on this journey. I'm actually waiting to START! Many wait for their paperwork to be sent to Russia, wait for results of doctors, and the hardest parts being... waiting for a referral, waiting in between trips to pick up your child, and waiting to finally come home to the good ole US of A. None of it is fun and extremely hard. This wait for me is definitely a test of my patience.
My wait is because I'm not quite...old enough. =( Although I want to get married some day, this is something I've always felt called to do and feel like I need to do this first. Adopting from Russia has held a special place in my heart for a very long time. It is just now becoming more of a tangible sight. It's sooo close yet it seems sooo far. =( I don't want to start now and have to redo all my paperwork. According to the USCIS, you can start at age 24, but have to be 25 at the time you receive a referral. Sheesh..I guess even though I hear "You are an Old Soul, etc. etc," it doesn't count=( ha ha. So, now the waiting has begun!
In the meantime, I'm going to read as many books, find out as much info, and become as prepared as I possibly can. =) Hopefully, this will help ease the wait along my journey. I think it will be great to have once I've completed my adoption and look back at!
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