Firstly, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who left lovely comments on the post about my children’s progress. Like I said, I don’t scrapbook and for quite a while I’ve wondered what to do with this blog, I’m still not sure where it will end up, but I’d like to use it to record some of the many joys we have as a family. Also, I don’t have many people to share my children’s lives with on a day to day basis, so it was lovely to read all your kind and encouraging comments! Thank you!
I have a post swirling around about our frugal and fun summer plans, but today I wanted to share a funny comment.
Adoption Social Worker: “So when are you ready to start the adoption process again?”
Me: Immense laughter
In all serious, I will adopt again. My heart is with children who are HIV+, children with medical needs who are waiting, children most would never open their arms to. Children who do not have a basic human right – a family. Yes, I’m not quite ready yet, more importantly, we’re not quite ready yet. The finances would need to be lifted, a lot. But maybe this is the goal I need to help me plan, keep joyful on this frugal journey and keep motivated towards saving. My mantra has always been that I wanted to choose to live simply, so others could simply live. This was a very tough year financially (adoption fees, alternative schooling, child-care) maybe next year saving will be more possible. Maybe. Of course, I need to fix my car first 
Clearly the adoption people are impressed with you too.
Can’t wait to see your journey progress!
Me too
Wow! I didn’t know you wanted to adopt again. I like your saying about why you live frugally and I applaud how you are looking after the children. I think you probably do need that goal of another child to help keep you focussed. I know you can do it. Good for you and good for the children who you will love and love you back.
Yes, I’ve always wanted a large family, with the caveat that everyone has to have their emotional, psychological, attachment, educational and spiritual needs met first. I’m also very very much of the belief that there should be time between adoptions. Often many challenges don’t surface until after a few months, or in some cases, even years.
FT I can’t wait to see where your life & family takes you! It has been beautiful to watch so far!
Thank you!
You.are.amazing.
Amazing.
I think you are too kind. I am pretty average and happy being so!
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I don’t think slowborg is being too kind. I think you are amazing too! I have watched your journey with much admiration for what you’ve been able to accomplish. I have to admit to a little envy too. I would love to do what you’re doing but am not young enough. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Sue, that is ever so nice of you. I really am a very average person, with lots of mistakes to my name who finds it very easy to think of myself, far too often. My children have been the greatest blessing in my life and I feel like this journey has done so much to show me that. Blessings to you!
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The worker asking if you were ready to adopt again brought back some great memories. I was at the courthouse with #1 to finalize her adoption. With me were #2 and #3, the sibling set I just got two months prior – the adoption worker remembered I said I’d take one or a sibling set…didn’t matter, so after I got the one she gave me a sibling set. As soon as the adoption was final the worker pulled out a picture. Remember I said #1 had a sibling that had been put up for adoption? That fell through. You want another? Sure so #4 came along. In 18 months I went from no kids to four.