It’s easy to forget that all adoption is built on a foundation of grief and loss. I know that as I head into the next month of pre-placement visits and ultimately the placement of the two little girls that I … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! Thanksgiving is not something that is celebrated in Australia, and therefore, Thanksgiving is not a holiday that was a part of my upbringing. While I’ve been in Canada for 11 years now, Thanksgiving is … Continue reading
I attended my first parent/teacher evening at the school that I think H will be attending. I had emailed the school the day before to ask if I could attend, and was told absolutely yes! I was invited to check out the … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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