On September 23, 2014, I accepted a proposal to adopt H and her youngest sister B! I’m going to be a mom! As mentioned briefly in my last post, it was decided that H would be better paired with her … Continue reading
Three becomes Two
Category Archives: Love
Adoption Transitions…too fast?
Sink or Swim – the world of fast transitions… As I’m rounding the corner into parenthood through local adoption from foster care, I have asked the question of those who have gone before me if they felt pressured into a … Continue reading
With an open heart I evolve…
I didn’t post last week because I have been moving through so many emotions that made me feel like I should perhaps take a step back… a self-inflicted form of censorship really. I was scared to process too much online … Continue reading
My Heart is My Guide…
Since being approved as an adoptive parent, my heart has been open – wide open – raw and sensitive to everything around me. My heart is my guide. When I was considering the townhouse to purchase, I was still feeling … Continue reading
Adoption Community – One Love, One Heart…
I remember when I first started the adoption process and I was crying at the smallest gestures of love, of beauty, of nature. I was so open, so raw, so ready. Then the process took it’s time and it was … Continue reading
Paint the walls Pink!
Waiting for a Proposal… …Package that is… A proposal package for what might just be my three children. That’s right, three. Get all of the “Gru” jokes out of your system now… OK, are you done? Yes, I’m single. Yes, … Continue reading
Home Study – Approved!
One week ago today, my home study was signed off and I was officially approved as an adoptive parent! I am APPROVED!!! I want to thank my wonderful social worker for all of her encouragement, support, guidance, advice, acceptance, and … Continue reading
Home Study – first draft
Becoming a parent through adoption is not for the faint of heart. There are so many times that this process will test your desire to become a parent through this channel. The process will push you and pull you and … Continue reading
AEP Greater Understanding…New Questions
As I round the corner into the final leg of this 12 week course, I feel that I have a greater knowledge base on adoption, on what to expect, on the issues that the children may have faced, on the … Continue reading
Happy Canada Day!
I am Canadian. It feels nice to be able to say that and today marks my very first Canada day as a Canadian citizen. So much has happened in the last 11 years since I first set foot on Canadian … Continue reading