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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Not Much of an Update

Yes, I am sorry to say that I do not have much of an adoption update. I have been very patient not to contact the agency to enquire where I am on "the list" but I figured it had been almost three months since I last pestered them.
So, while I was coming back from a client meeting in Kingston I checked messages and there was one from my agency. I had sent an email a few days back asking how I was progressing. When I contacted them in January I was informed that I was approx. 12 on the list to adopt a baby girl. Well, you can imagine my shock and surprise to get a message saying that I was number 25 on the list.
I was a bit frazzled but I also knew there had to be a mistake. So I called back to question the grave error. On my cell phone for 25 min discussing this and what I found out was that I am 25 on the list but they have done somewhat of an amalgamation of the girls list and either/or list. I don't think I will really ever know the details but I am hoping that this is a very fair system for all of us who are waiting to adopt a baby.
I guess you can say I am on track if that track is going to Uncertainty Avenue. What I can say is that I will have a proposal by the end of 2009. And we all know how time flies. I will turn the corner one day and to my surprise I will be right where I need to be.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Happy Easter Everyone

I love Easter holiday as it really brings back memories of being a child:
  • pink skipping rope
  • new patent black shoes
  • a new Easter bonnet
  • white tights
  • hot cross buns
  • overcooked ham
  • scallop potatoes
  • chocolate rabbits with my name written on it
  • Sunday school stories

My mother would line all of kids up at the front of the house and snap a picture just before we walked a couple blocks to go to Sunday school. Photos to come.

My mother would take us out after school on a Friday to Woolworth's where she bought us a new outfit for Easter / Springtime. Then we would go to the United Cigar Store, grab a booth in the back and have burger, fries and a chocolate shake. We couldn't wear the new outfit until Easter Sunday but it was well worth the wait.

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all my friends and family. Here's to creating new memories with your children or experiencing a couple good ones from when you were a young child.

xxoo P